AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation Decarbonisation: VERSO ENERGY and TRAPIL signed on to co-develop a CO₂ pipeline for the DEZiR project in Petit-Couronne, aiming for up to 81,000 tonnes a year of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel from 2030 using renewable hydrogen plus captured biogenic CO₂. Climate Policy Watch: France’s High Council for Climate says the country must speed up and scale adaptation as heatwaves and other extremes intensify, warning it’s entering a “dangerous range.” EU Pesticide Reform: Researchers warn the EU’s proposed pesticide “simplification” could weaken safeguards by reducing periodic reassessment of active substances, raising risks to biodiversity and human health. AI Weather for Safety: The Met Office and Alan Turing Institute report that training AI weather models to preserve physical realism can reduce “blurring,” improving forecast structure for medium-range use. Biodiversity Monitoring in the South Atlantic: SAERI secured funding for new Falklands and South Atlantic projects, including a drone-and-AI census of Southern Rockhopper Penguins after 15 years. Circular Port Tech: ENDFOULING targets marine biofouling by turning port organic waste into bio-based additives to cut fuel use and emissions. Local Housing with Lower Running Costs: Scotland’s ACHA won planning for 37 energy-efficient homes in Dalintober, replacing long-vacant blocks with low-carbon heating.
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