AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Policy Rollback: The US EPA rescinded 2022 PFAS wastewater guidance, and a stalled study could slow efforts to identify which industries are dumping PFAS—raising new concerns for drinking-water protection. Nature & Restoration: In the North Sea, a new wave of native oysters has been added to an oyster reef restoration site, with surveys finding adult and juvenile oysters surviving alongside native wildlife. Heat & Cooling Resilience: UNEP’s Cool Coalition named Gree Electric Appliances chair Dong Mingzhu a “Cool Leader,” spotlighting sustainable cooling as a key tool for extreme-heat resilience. Climate Justice & Disasters: Nepal is seeking $20 million from the Loss and Damage Fund after deadly floods and landslides, arguing “sympathy alone will not work” without justice. Local Environment Governance: Curaçao’s parliament committee has scheduled a visit to CARMABI to brief lawmakers on the state of coral reefs. Carbon Markets Watch: New reporting highlights a shift toward higher-integrity voluntary carbon credits, with buyers demanding stronger verification and biodiversity-linked outcomes. Tree Planting Push: South Africa’s Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts will lead a nationwide campaign to plant 10 million trees for Heritage Day. El Niño Preparedness: California issued an emergency proclamation to stage flood response and fast-track permitting as El Niño risks intensify.
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