AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation & Climate Policy: IATA says Sustainable Aviation Fuel is still a rounding error: about 2.4 million tonnes in 2026—just 0.8% of aviation fuel—with production lagging despite net-zero pledges, as airlines warn incentives for a viable SAF market still aren’t there. Local Climate Action: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council reports an almost-95% cut in emissions since declaring a climate emergency, driven by solar, efficiency upgrades, electric/low-carbon fleet shifts, and carbon absorption in green spaces. Earth System Science: New research finds Earth’s rotation is slowing faster than in at least 3.6 million years, with climate-driven sea-level rise lengthening days—small changes that still matter for navigation and timekeeping. Himalayan Risk: A 7,000-tree felling plan in the Gangotri valley raises alarms after past glacier/ice-sheet collapses triggered deadly avalanches and flooding. Climate Finance & Nature: The Maldives will add $454,000 annually to its Green Fund for conservation and protected areas. Methane & Wetlands: A new study estimates easily missed small wetlands drive about 24% of non-forested wetland methane emissions worldwide. Food Safety: Pakistan marks World Food Safety Day with a push for safer food across the chain, citing major global illness and death burdens from contaminated food.
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