AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoClimate science: A new study using centuries of coral records suggests El Niño has grown stronger since the Industrial era, raising alarms that today’s “super” El Niño could be unusually disruptive. Energy & grids: Pakistan says 11,695 pending net-metering applications have been cleared and consumers are being contacted directly as the system shifts toward net billing. Power-sector reform: Pakistan’s power reforms push for a consumer-first approach, linking privatization and institutional upgrades to more reliable, sustainable electricity. Urban nature: Odisha conservationist Neha Sinha urged cities to prioritize native plants in landscaping to support local ecosystems, not “concrete jungle” thinking. Waste & water pollution: Accra’s Korle Lagoon slum is set for redevelopment into high-rise container housing, with lagoon dredging and waste moved to a waste-management centre. Plastic pollution: A floating barrier on Toulouse’s River Garonne has collected 8 tonnes of plastic, offering a model for river-to-sea cleanup. Health & environment: Sri Lanka’s dengue unit reports tens of thousands of premises with mosquito-breeding sites, blaming stagnant water and accumulated waste. Renewables costs: A guide breaks down what renewable tech can add to home retrofit and build budgets, stressing efficiency first.
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