AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRenewables With a Battery Boost: Norway’s Scatec says Egypt’s Obelisk solar-plus-storage project is now fully operating, with 1.1 GW of solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage—plus talk of up to $5B more in renewables, storage, and even green data centers. Ocean Science for Fisheries: Spain’s Agriculture Ministry launches the 40-day Juvena 2026 campaign to study juvenile anchovies in the Bay of Biscay and forecast next year’s recruitment. Climate Costs Hit the Travel Sector: Transat reports about $105M in extra jet-fuel costs in Q3, tied to higher prices after the Strait of Hormuz closure. Drought Stress in Europe: Hungary’s lakes and the Danube are at record lows, forcing beach closures and cutting cooling water for the Paks nuclear plant. Wildfire Smoke and Health: Palangka Raya, Indonesia, hit hazardous air quality as peat fires blanketed the city. Data Centers Meet Resistance: Pennsylvania’s Shapiro tightens rules for new data centers, adding compliance requirements and removing fast-track perks for noncompliant projects. Biodiversity vs Solar Expansion: A new report links China’s rapid solar buildout to declines in bird diversity, urging more ecologically informed siting. Early Warnings for Climate Hazards: Zimbabwe rolls out “Early Warnings for All” to strengthen the warning chain so alerts lead to action, not tragedy.
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