AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeat & Health: A new HERA report says extreme heat is quietly draining city economies and hitting women in the informal sector hardest, with heat already costing up to 4–8% of city GDP and driving major health impacts. Climate Justice & Plastics: Go Green Nigeria Foundation urged tougher enforcement on single-use plastics on International Plastic Bag Free Day, warning of clogged drains, polluted waterways and microplastics. Extreme Weather Watch: Wisconsin’s nights above 70°F nearly tripled since 1950, underscoring rising heat risk after dark. Marine/Shipping Security: A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after an “unknown projectile,” with authorities reporting no casualties or environmental impact. Biodiversity & Land: Cyprus’ forestry department says trees are dying from drought and heat, launching insect control and replanting with more resilient natives. Community Resilience: Jamaica’s Hopewell Primary got a US$1.44m climate-resilient upgrade to serve as an emergency shelter during major storms.
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