AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOil & Gas Policy: Canada fast-tracks the West Coast “Pacific Link” oil pipeline as a Project of National Interest, aiming to move Alberta crude to Metro Vancouver for export—while Washington state leaders warn it threatens the Salish Sea. Climate Courts: A new wave of U.S. climate litigation targets EPA rollbacks and Big Oil; Middlesex County joins New Jersey and Hoboken in suing major oil firms as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh Boulder’s climate-torts case. Methane Rules: The EU considers postponing methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports, citing energy security concerns ahead of a January 2027 start. Energy Demand & AI: The IEA says data-center electricity use is surging, raising grid pressure even as renewables and storage could help—if they scale fast enough. Local Action: Madison opens a third used motor-oil drop-off site; Plymouth approves a 10-year climate plan; Collingwood gets early thumbs-up for a climate adaptation roadmap to 2035. Extreme Heat: Copernicus reports Europe’s 2026 summer heat stress spread across 52% of the continent, with major river low flows and crop losses. Plastics Treaty: Negotiators face pressure as developing countries back stronger measures to tackle plastic pollution’s drivers, while fossil-fuel allies resist production limits.
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