AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Adaptation in Vineyards: French winegrowers in the northern Rhône are trialling “vitiforestry,” mixing vines with trees, fruit crops and even sheep and bees to blunt heatwaves, drought and sudden downpours. Methane Policy Backlash: The EU Commission is considering a three-year grace period on methane penalties for oil and gas firms from 2027 to 2029, drawing sharp NGO alarm over a softening of climate rules. Heatwave Impacts: A record May heatwave hit the UK and parts of France, with deaths reported and health warnings issued as temperatures soared. EU Transport Decarbonisation Hurdles: Brussels’ push for sustainable aviation fuel blending is struggling to scale: one German plant is producing e-SAF while dozens of projects stall for lack of funding, and security concerns after the Iran war are reshaping momentum. Waste & Recycling Reality Check: Soft plastics are often downcycled or mishandled because standard recycling can’t process them well; supermarkets are highlighted as a better drop-off route. Policy & Markets: The SEC’s proposed rescission of US climate disclosure rules is a reminder that climate reporting and investment signals remain fragmented across borders.
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