AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClean Shipping: India’s AM Green has agreed to supply Japan’s JERA with about 70,000 tonnes of renewable green ammonia a year for five years, supporting plans to fuel ammonia-powered car carriers. Data-Centre Power: Malaysia is drafting rules requiring data centres to get at least 30% of their energy from renewables, with on-site solar encouraged to ease pressure on the grid. Rice Methane: A $100 million research accelerator aims to halve rice-farming methane emissions by 2040 while protecting yields, with trials planned across Asia. Solar Resilience: New research finds bushfire smoke can sharply cut solar output even more than 150 kilometres from a fire, highlighting the need for better forecasting and panel maintenance. Gulf Marine Life: A NOAA-backed study found deep-water fish, krill and cephalopods fell by about 60% or more from 2011 levels; researchers point to the Deepwater Horizon spill as the likeliest cause. A Just Energy Transition: Mindanao advocates say the region can reach 50% renewable power by 2030, while Indigenous and environmental groups warn that mining for transition minerals must not excuse harm to communities and ecosystems. Canada’s Low-Carbon Fuels: The government is proposing regulatory changes to support domestic producers and investment in lower-emission fuel projects.
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