AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate Policy: Illinois EPA released a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to hit net-zero by 2050, calling for major upgrades across transport, buildings, industry, agriculture and waste, with projected $21B in annual net benefits. Regulation Backlash: Michigan experts warned that EPA’s repeal of Biden-era power-plant carbon rules could raise pollution and health risks, especially for natural gas facilities. Oil & Gas Pressure Points: BLM sold 40 oil and gas parcels in Ohio’s Wayne National Forest, while Colorado’s recycling law faces a wholesalers’ court challenge. Energy Security & Conflict: Iran claimed it struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks spill oil into the Persian Gulf, adding strain to global supply. Clean Energy Progress: Yale completed a deep geothermal borefield milestone to cut fossil-fuel use, and South Africa’s Mooi Plaats solar project reached key tracker commissioning. Waste & Plastics: A new push argues recycled plastic can become an affordability solution as virgin supply and oil volatility squeeze costs, while community groups urged better sanitation and waste management in Kaduna. Local Action: North Bay’s Clean, Green, Beautiful kicked off a weekend cleanup with free biodegradable bags.
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