AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Risk & Water Security: Philippines’ National Irrigation Administration is stepping up “super El Niño” prep with canal clearing, desilting, rehab of old pump systems, and mobile solar pumps using groundwater maps to target drought-prone farms. Extreme Heat & Air Pollution: A new EU monitoring review finds 34% of people worldwide faced “extremely poor” air quality (ozone) in early 2026, driven by heatwaves, wildfires, and cross-border pollution. Sea-Level Threats: California communities are bracing for the “Kelvin wave,” a warm-water surge that could amplify coastal flooding and worsen impacts when paired with storms and high tides. Coral Restoration: Scientists are deploying 23 3D-printed deep-sea reefs off Ireland and France to test whether cold-water coral habitats can recover after bottom trawling. Clean Energy & Policy: Malaysia’s central bank highlights the need for finance to build climate and nature resilience, while India is urged to update its vehicle fuel policy with a technology-neutral mix. Accountability in Courts: Big Oil is again asking the US Supreme Court to limit climate lawsuits by states and cities, a decision that could reshape dozens of cases. Local Infrastructure: Camden County voters will decide on a tax increase to prevent sewage from entering the Cooper River as storms intensify.
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