AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndustrial Clean Tech: Researchers at the University of Bath and KU Leuven report a graphene-oxide membrane that can pull water from isopropanol far faster than energy-hungry distillation, cutting industrial emissions potential. Oil Profits vs Climate Pressure: BP’s Q2 profit more than doubled to about $5.7bn as Iran-war disruptions lifted prices; Saudi Aramco also posted a 42% jump, while Trump renewed attacks on “too much money” from oil majors. Renewable Ammonia Deal: Air Products and Yara agreed to market renewable ammonia from NEOM, aiming to move some volumes as ammonia rather than cracking all of it into hydrogen. Plastic Waste Accountability: A Guardian investigation says UK plastic waste exports are polluting Turkey’s farming heartland near a recycling hub, with microplastics and toxic smoke concerns. Waste-to-Energy Push: Morocco plans a $1.5bn waste-to-energy plant in Casablanca, targeting power generation and landfill-gas use, despite critics warning it could undermine recycling. Biodiversity & Water Risks: Lake Murray residents weigh erosion and water-level worries, while blue-green algae warnings hit a UK lake due to potential toxicity. Recycling & Circularity: The UK Royal Mint says it is recovering gold from electronic waste for jewellery, highlighting safer reuse of metals.
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