AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEl Niño Alert: NOAA confirmed El Niño has formed and could intensify into a historic event, raising odds of extreme heat, storms, droughts and fires just as the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Public Health & Climate: A new study finds extreme heat is already shaping cancer care decisions, from skipping visits to changing daily routines—pushing health systems to plan for heat risk. Waste-to-Energy Pushback: Asian civil society groups urged the Asian Development Bank to stop funding waste-to-energy and other “false solutions,” citing pollution, displacement, debt and human-rights harms. Data Centers vs. Communities: More than 500 groups asked Congress for a national moratorium on new data centers, warning of runaway energy demand, water strain and climate impacts. Water Quality Funding: Maryland announced $31.5M for 25 ecological restoration projects to cut nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment into the Chesapeake Bay. Fashion’s Polyester Footprint: Textile Exchange released an updated polyester life-cycle assessment, including new data on virgin PET from Southeast Asia and recycling hotspots. Brazil Forests: Brazil reported major drops in Amazon deforestation for May, challenging tariff justifications tied to illegal clearing. AI’s Environmental Cost: A UN report highlights AI’s energy, water and land footprints, warning of major climate and justice implications.
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