AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndigenous Green Economy: A new piece spotlights Indigenous principles of reciprocity, respect, and relationality as a practical guide for a just transition that protects biodiversity and human rights. Urban Green Space & Wellbeing: Bradford’s city-centre walking and cycling scheme—adding Norfolk Gardens and pedestrianised streets—has boosted footfall and is now shortlisted for planning awards. Plastic-Free Reality Check: One columnist pushes back on “plastic-free” living as unrealistic and financially punishing, arguing for smarter, achievable swaps. Climate Inequality on Screen: The documentary Heat turns the Persian Gulf’s extreme temperatures into a story about who can afford cooling and who can’t. Energy Efficiency as Investment Risk: European investors are increasingly treating inefficient buildings as a financial liability, with new certification rules looming in Turkey. Data Centres Under Scrutiny: A new playbook urges tougher oversight of AI data centres over power demand, water use, air pollution, and environmental justice. Fossil Fuel Politics: Brazil is preparing to restart Amazon oil drilling after a decade-long pause, while the U.S. security establishment is reportedly treating climate disruption as a geopolitical threat. Local Climate Litigation: Boulder-area commissioners back an amicus brief opposing a climate damages lawsuit targeting major oil firms. Energy Affordability: Analysis highlights low-income households facing the highest energy burden. Pacific Resilience Finance: Tuvalu’s climate fund is under review after reports of fossil-fuel exposure.
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