AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWaste & Fire Risk: The Philippines’ Environmental Management Bureau flagged five sanitary landfills at “danger of fire,” including Navotas, which burned for a month in April after methane buildup, and other sites that saw deadly collapses in 2026. Tree Protection vs Infrastructure: In Manila, Marikina Mayor Maan Teodoro urged DPWH and DENR to preserve trees and green spaces tied to the Marcos Highway–St. Mary Avenue Bridge Project, citing an estimate that 514 trees and plants could be affected. Renewables Push: Sabah (Malaysia) aims to nearly quadruple renewable power from 307 MW to about 1,200 MW by 2030, with storage to smooth solar, hydro, wind and biomass. Plastic Pollution Monitoring: Qatar joined an IAEA plastics initiative meeting in Vienna to improve how microplastics are tracked in marine environments. Circular Construction: Qatar’s Ashghal reported a 63% recycling rate in 2025, reusing millions of tonnes of construction materials, including reclaimed asphalt. Plastic Burning Backlash: South Australia’s Port Adelaide Enfield council is seeking legal advice after an Adbri cement trial allowed higher plastic waste burning via refuse-derived fuel. Energy Shock & Climate Link: Oil prices jumped above $90 a barrel as US-Iran tensions disrupt Hormuz shipping, adding pressure to already climate-stressed systems.
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