AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Watch: The WMO says El Niño is now 80% likely this summer, with climate change expected to supercharge impacts—meaning hotter extremes and more disruptive rain and storms worldwide. Waste & Health Fight: In Manila, environmental groups and urban-poor advocates renewed calls to stop a proposed P26.648-billion waste-to-energy incineration plant at Smokey Mountain, warning of pollution, displacement, and deeper poverty. Microplastics at Home: A University of Bonn study finds kitchen sponges shed microplastics during dishwashing, though water use may be the bigger overall burden—adding pressure for cleaner household habits. Plastics Policy Reality Check: Ghana’s planned 2027 styrofoam ban faces scrutiny over enforcement, with critics arguing past single-use bans across Africa often failed without stronger systems. Green Jobs Boost: A UK report links the net-zero economy to higher pay and more value per job, underscoring how climate work is becoming a major part of the labor market. Climate Finance Push: The Philippines is set for a new World Bank package—$1B in policy lending plus a $20M grant—aimed at energy transition and climate resilience.
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