AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centres vs Communities: Thousands of Americans are pushing back on data centres as lawmakers pause or restrict projects over water and power strain, with Texas moving to halt up to 1,800 sites and Scotland facing thousands of objections to a major plan. Water, Power, and Climate Costs: New Hampshire’s electricity spot-market experiment backfired after gas-price spikes, while Britain’s drought leaves residents without reliable running water—showing how climate stress hits bills and basic services fast. Flooding and Pollution Accountability: Jersey City residents keep seeing sewer overflows and toxic wastewater during heavy rain, renewing calls for transparent repair timelines and “make polluters pay” enforcement. Coastal and Marine Protection: Trinidad and Tobago will keep funding its International Coastal Clean-Up, and Greenland is urging cruise ships to avoid sensitive fjords to protect wildlife and local recreation. Energy Transition Debate: Bangladesh’s renewed talk of open-pit coal at Phulbari is being challenged as too risky for agriculture and groundwater. Local Climate Planning: Uganda is finalising NDC 3.0 with mitigation plus farmer-focused resilience, and Uganda also targets expanding irrigation to 1.5 million hectares by 2040.
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