AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoClimate Science: A new study reports global warming is accelerating, with the warming rate nearly doubling since 2015—raising stakes for the Paris 1.5°C goal. Air Quality & Policy: Delhi’s environment minister outlined a pollution plan including landfill reclamation, factory sealing, and research on cloud seeding, citing drops in PM2.5, PM10 and AQI. Transboundary Haze: Malaysia urged ASEAN to act on worsening haze, while Malaysia and Brunei agreed to use ASEAN mechanisms to tackle cross-border smoke. Renewables Grid: The IEA says Southeast Asia must massively expand transmission investment to nearly quadruple by 2050 to scale renewables. Oil Spill: A Russian “Dark Fleet” tanker grounding off Oman has spilled oil over a widening area, with Greenpeace and others warning of major coastal impacts. Arctic Shipping: China, South Korea and India are pushing for more use of the Northern Sea Route as Arctic warming opens access. Biodiversity/Health: Research links China’s solar expansion to bird diversity declines, and Japan reports a rise in bear attacks affecting tourists and locals.
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