AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU methane rules delayed: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says new methane limits may be pushed back by a year to cut costs amid energy price pressure, while also calling for a refocus on refinery supplies. Water crisis in the spotlight: Greece’s Koroneia Lake has shrunk to a tenth of its former size as drought and hotter, drier years drive evaporation, while Kabul residents in Afghanistan face “day zero” conditions already. Data-centre boom vs resources: Spain’s Aragon is courting €60bn+ in data-centre investment thanks to fast permitting, but critics warn about environmental and community impacts as national rules tighten. EV momentum: Transport & Environment reports EU electric vehicle sales hit 1.64m in Jan–Aug 2026 (+45%), with EVs at 22% of the market. Aviation emissions pushback: A German study finds more flights to Asia route via non-EU hubs like Istanbul and Gulf airports, citing EU emissions trading costs. Fishing policy debate: Europêche urges a targeted overhaul of the EU Landing Obligation, arguing the discard ban is unworkable in mixed fisheries.
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