AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate Extremes: Copernicus reports August 2026 was the joint hottest month on record, tied with July 2023, with global temperatures hitting 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels—while western Europe logged its warmest summer since records began. Water & Drought: A Colorado River drought narrative blaming data centers is being pushed back on by water officials, who say long-term climate trends—not AI facilities—are driving Lake Mead and Lake Powell’s declines. Heat at Work & School: Quebec workers report widespread heat illness impacts, and U.S. districts are canceling classes as heat rises—another reminder that climate adaptation is now a public health issue. Biodiversity & Habitat: Ontario’s SOARR program incubated a record 984 at-risk reptile nests, aiming to release 16,000+ hatchlings. Local Clean Energy: Milwaukee completed its biggest-in-city solar expansion, powering 80 municipal buildings with 100% renewables. Climate Litigation: A Dutch court cleared Milieudefensie to continue its climate case against ING. COP31 Prep: Turkey’s environment minister says Azerbaijan’s COP29 experience will help as Antalya readies for COP31.
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