AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHigh Seas Treaty Push: Jane Fonda delivered a petition with 5.5M signatures to UN high-seas negotiators, warning the ocean is “dying” amid plastic, overfishing, warming, acidification, and oil spills as talks begin in New York. Storm & Flood Risk: Gov. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for heavy rain and flash flooding across the Mid-Hudson, NYC, and Long Island, with an isolated tornado possible; officials stressed “turn around, don’t drown” and emergency alerts. Wildlife in the Bronx: A North American river otter was spotted for the first time in 100 years in the Bronx River, a hopeful sign for local biodiversity. Water Quality Alerts: Multiple NYC-area beaches were placed under swimming advisories due to water quality concerns. Conservation Policy (Marine): Togo convened workshops ahead of the first Conference of the Parties for the UN BBNJ marine biodiversity treaty, aiming to shape its January 2027 position in New York. Zero-Waste Supply Chains: Best Buy said all 29 supply-chain facilities are now certified “zero waste,” meeting strict diversion and audit requirements.
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