AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater Stress: Yorkshire has officially entered drought after its fifth-driest April-to-September period on record, with rivers and groundwater running low. Recent rain has not restored supplies, though water restrictions are not planned. COP31 Finance: Turkey’s climate summit chief says wealthy nations should spend far more on climate action, but stopped short of backing a renewed pledge to move away from fossil fuels. Ocean Damage: Bottom trawling catches vast quantities of seafood but can scar seafloor habitats and trap unwanted wildlife; Alaska pollock nets also catch salmon, intensifying concern as Indigenous communities face declining runs. Methane Rules: The U.S. EPA plans to scrap a program requiring oil and gas firms to investigate major leaks reported by outside groups, reversing a measure intended to curb emissions. Climate and Health: Researchers have received a $467,507 grant to study extreme heat’s effects on restaurant and other indoor workers, a group often overlooked in heat-safety research. Emissions Gap: Illinois has cut emissions nearly one-third since 2005, but its climate report says current policies fall short of the state’s 2030 and 2050 goals.
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