AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat and food security: A new estimate from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit puts Europe’s grain losses at 16.7 million tonnes worth about €3.2bn, driven by extreme heat and drought hitting wheat and maize during key growth stages—raising knock-on risks for global prices, including India’s food inflation outlook. Energy transition and electrification: A report ahead of COP31 argues electrification is already accelerating, with solar and wind leading new power growth and EV sales surging, as countries push to replace fossil fuels with electricity. EU waste enforcement: Cyprus is back in court at the EU’s top level over waste rules, with the Commission saying 21% of waste still goes to landfill without required pre-treatment and that the island lacks enough waste-treatment capacity. Transport and pollution policy: The EU’s diesel reserve release deal is back in focus after leaders agreed to release stockpiles to cut prices, highlighting how energy security moves can collide with climate goals. Corporate accountability on chemicals: A fresh PFAS investigation warns “forever chemicals” keep contaminating water and soil, renewing pressure for stronger controls across Europe.
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