AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRenewables Deal: DCM Shriram signed a definitive agreement for a 58 MW peak hybrid renewable project with Serentica Renewables in Bharuch, aiming to lift its total renewable capacity to 176 MW by June 2027 and cut about 0.4 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. Climate & Health: Scientists warn climate change is reshaping waterborne disease risks in uneven ways, meaning public health responses must target specific germs rather than one-size-fits-all assumptions. Extreme Heat Impacts: UK research links recent heatwaves to climate change, with England and Wales seeing “intense” heat and temperatures running several degrees hotter than before. Public Health Planning: Ireland’s Climate and Health Alliance is urging Heat-Health Action Plans after projections suggest excess heat could kill 200+ people per year by 2030. UN Early Warnings: UN chief António Guterres says the most climate-vulnerable countries have the least access to early warning tech, and warnings must reach everyone at risk in understandable ways. UNESCO Under Threat: UNESCO is set to expand its World Heritage in Danger list, with votes next week adding sites threatened by war and climate change. Activism Update: Indian climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after a prolonged hunger strike, with doctors saying he’s stable but needs continuous monitoring. AI’s Environmental Cost: A new report highlights how generative AI’s growth is driving higher electricity demand and water use for cooling, raising questions about the true footprint of the AI boom. Heat & Water in Kashmir: A study finds Jammu and Kashmir has warmed steadily over 45 years, with faster warming in high-mountain regions and early stress signals in rivers and springs. Waste & Water Systems: A UK MP is pushing to ban “flushable” claims on wet wipe packaging, citing sewage blockages and fatbergs. Local Action: Leicester’s Abbey Park lake is restored after heat and system failure left it like a muddy swamp, with a new water supply system bringing back habitats.
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