AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine Disaster: Satellite monitoring shows the sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman sinking further while its oil spill expands and threatens the Arabian Sea marine reserve, including endangered wildlife. Data Centres & Water: Malaysia’s MPOB says its palm-based immersion cooling fluid could cut data-centre water use dramatically by moving to water-free, closed-loop cooling. Food Prices & Climate Stress: FAO reports July food prices rose, driven by heatwaves, El Niño-linked crop risks, and energy-market pressure—pushing more people toward acute food insecurity. Energy Security & Oil Routes: Iraq says exports have plunged amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and is accelerating alternative routes, including pipelines and tanker transport. Plastic Pollution Clarity: A debate highlights why “biodegradable” plastics aren’t all the same—industrial compostable, fragmenting, and oxo-biodegradable materials behave differently. Microplastics Health: A study finds microplastics in smokers’ and heavily polluted-air exposed people’s blood, raising new cardiovascular concerns. Local Green Action: Lahore’s monsoon tree planting campaign ramps up; Goa backs clay Ganesh idol makers to reduce plaster-of-Paris and plastic impacts. Indigenous Rights: On International Day of Indigenous Peoples, civil society warns defenders face escalating threats while they protect biodiversity and lands.
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