AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClean Transport: India launched its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, flagged off by PM Narendra Modi from Jind to Sonipat, aiming to cut rail emissions and test indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell tech. Energy Security: India also moves to lock in uranium and critical minerals via new agreements with Australia and Indonesia, as Middle East risks keep pressure on supply chains. Climate Risk & Water: Uttar Pradesh says it has built 20,000 Amrit Sarovars and revived 1.75 lakh ponds to boost water security and groundwater recharge. Heat & Coasts: Japan warns more than 60% of sandy beaches could vanish by 2100 as sea levels rise, with erosion already closing popular sites. Carbon Markets: The EU unveils reforms to its Emissions Trading System, shifting toward more business-friendly rules amid energy-price shocks and heatwaves. Regional Energy Shock: ASEAN faces fresh strain from Strait of Hormuz tensions, with lower refining capacity and higher dependence on imported fuels. Air & Health: China reports its Covid-19 epidemic remains at low levels despite a recent case uptick.
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