AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Policy Fight: The Trump administration is moving to revise the National Climate Assessment, arguing worst-case scenarios shouldn’t guide federal decisions—raising alarms for disaster planning and risk rules. Plastic & Waste Pressure: Siquijor local governments say tourism-driven single-use plastic is filling storage and overwhelming recovery capacity. Oil Spill Readiness: Maine agencies trained responders for oiled wildlife incidents, using smartphone mapping to speed real-time field reporting. Renewables on the Ground: Milwaukee completed its biggest-in-city solar expansion on a former landfill, now powering municipal buildings with a renewable boost. Oil & Conflict Risks: Satellite images near the Strait of Hormuz suggest possible oil slicks after tanker strikes, with experts warning origin can’t be confirmed from visuals alone. Corporate Accountability in Court: Netherlands climate group Milieudefensie won permission to pursue a climate case against ING over emissions tied to the bank’s financing. Energy Infrastructure & Water: Consumers Energy asked Michigan regulators to delay a decision on selling 13 hydro dams, citing potential impacts on landscape and safety. Circular Economy Push: Nigeria’s NESREA accredited REDIN to run producer responsibility for end-of-life vehicles, aiming to curb hazardous informal disposal. Data Centers & Power Transparency: A Wisconsin judge questioned the state’s handling of public records tied to data center electricity demand, spotlighting grid strain and access to information.
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