AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAmazon Deforestation: Brazil’s Amazon clearing fell sharply under President Lula, with reports citing a 38% drop in the first half of 2026, even as critics warn oil expansion could undercut gains. Climate Leadership in Universities: A UN forum says higher education must be reshaped for global climate leadership, pushing sustainability into curricula and practical problem-solving. Ganga Wetlands Restoration: India’s National Mission for Clean Ganga is restoring five wetlands across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, aiming to expand conservation basin-wide. Heat as a Public Health Issue: Europe’s heat is driving a debate over air conditioning—comfort for some, climate and inequality concerns for others—while UK schools and communities grapple with record temperatures. Extreme Weather Fallout: Bangladesh faces deadly floods and landslides, with aid groups moving to act before waters rise. Wildlife Under Stress: Grey whales are dying along Canada’s and the US West Coast, with researchers pointing to warming-linked pressures. Clean Energy for Resilience: Haiti’s Belle-Anse fishing center is getting solar-powered cold storage to cut post-harvest losses and support coastal livelihoods. Transport Decarbonization: A new look at heavy-truck electrification finds battery-electric options gaining ground over hydrogen.
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