AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEPA Rollback: The U.S. EPA has repealed major greenhouse-gas limits for coal and gas power plants, undoing Biden-era rules that pushed carbon capture and setting up fresh legal fights over Clean Air Act authority. Climate Politics: Trump also mocked AI safety warnings as a “hoax,” comparing them to the “scam” of climate change, while states and advocates warn the power-plant move will worsen pollution and health impacts. Local Impacts: In Kansas, a boil-water advisory hit Pomona after a waterline break; in New York, DEC adjusted Salmon River releases to protect salmon runs during low flows; and in Georgia, DeKalb is weighing a $17.9M loan for sewer upgrades. Heat & Industry Safety: East Houston saw large flare smoke after a chemical-plant power outage, while Jordan’s Aqaba reported an ammonia leak injuring 11. Education & Resilience: Virginia launched the first statewide K-12 environmental literacy plan, and Australia marked one year since its climate risk assessment—critics say action has lagged. Global Climate Finance: BRICS leaders pushed climate action and called for more predictable resources for developing countries.
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