AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Policy & Courts: US appeals courts dealt blows to the Trump administration’s effort to cancel about $20B in clean-energy and climate grants, while the Supreme Court is set to hear major climate-related cases in its new term. Regional Emissions Rules: New York’s DEC and NYSERDA finalized updates to strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative through 2037, aiming for emissions cuts alongside energy affordability. Green Fuels Push: China reported major growth in green fuel output, with 2025 capacity reaching about 8m tons of oil equivalent and expanding methanol, ammonia, and sustainable aviation fuel. Energy Transition vs Costs: Montana residents and advocates criticized NorthWestern Energy’s resource plan for not adequately accounting for data centers and climate impacts. Local Climate Health Alerts: Blue-green algae advisories were issued in Colorado (John Martin Reservoir) and Wyoming (Sloans Lake), warning residents to avoid contact due to toxin levels. Circular Economy & Waste: South Africa launched an e-waste recycling pilot under extended producer responsibility rules, and Arizona opened $1M in recycling grants for businesses, schools, and local governments. Energy Security & Shipping Risks: Yemen’s Houthis claimed an attack on a Saudi oil tanker near Aden, raising fresh concerns for Red Sea shipping and oil flows.
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