AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOil & Climate Policy Backlash: The US EPA moved to repeal greenhouse-gas limits for coal and gas power plants, drawing fresh criticism from health and climate groups as energy policy shifts toward “cheaper” power. Energy Security & Supply Disruption: Oil prices jumped after Saudi Red Sea export disruptions and attacks that shut the East-West pipeline, underscoring how fragile routes can quickly ripple into diesel costs. Data Centers Drive Demand: Iowa researchers warn the state is at a “fork in the road” as data-center growth pushes electricity demand up sharply, arguing for wind and solar over new fossil plants. Circular Economy in Practice: TotalEnergies fully took over France’s Grandpuits advanced plastics recycling plant, turning hard-to-recycle waste into synthetic oil for recycled plastics. Regional Climate Cooperation: Oman Climate Week opened with calls for stronger Gulf and international coordination, while Bahrain backed regional platforms and waste, circular economy, and renewables work. Local Environmental Response: On the Philippines’ San Salvador Island, residents and “bantay dagat” teams contained an oily shoreline spill near a giant clam farm.
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