AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoClimate and Energy: Global carbon emissions are forecast to dip just 0.4% in 2026, largely because the Iran war disrupted oil shipments—not because climate action is working. Coal emissions still rose. Global Economy: A UN agency warns a strengthening El Niño could cost the world economy up to $11 trillion through damage to agriculture, infrastructure and trade. Digital Infrastructure: Malaysia says outages at ports, railways and industrial hubs could ripple through global supply chains, as networks face threats from extreme weather, cyberattacks and power failures. Urban Health: The WHO expects 68% of people to live in cities by 2050, warning that rapid growth can worsen exposure to pollution, extreme heat, unsafe housing and poor sanitation. AI and Environment: More than 100 groups in 15 European countries are urging a temporary pause on new data-centre projects until rules address their demands on energy, water and infrastructure.
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