AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate science & extremes: A new study says 2025’s wildfires were globally “quiet” by burned area but still devastating in real-world impacts, with record-cost fires and a growing disconnect between hectares burned and damage. El Niño & ocean shifts: An explainer on what drives El Niño links Pacific trade-wind changes to global knock-on effects, while a Pacific voyaging expedition adjusts its route plans due to possible El Niño conditions. Biodiversity wins & signals: Venice’s lagoon is becoming a flamingo haven as wetland restoration boosts wintering numbers, and conservation work is helping threatened species persist. Water security: Gulf states report rising renewable water shares and lower groundwater extraction, while Ireland’s water challenge is framed as resilience under climate swings, not simple shortage. Policy & accountability: Environmental groups sue over a decade-long delay in listing Arizona’s desert springsnail, and the case highlights how border-wall exemptions could still undermine habitat protection. Food & climate resilience: Papua New Guinea launches $63.4m forest-focused climate finance to protect ecosystems and fund community livelihoods. Health & pollution: Research finds inhaled microplastics can linger in lungs and trigger inflammation tied to allergies.
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