AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuel Economy Rollback: The Trump administration moved to relax fuel economy standards for gasoline cars and light trucks, a shift critics say will raise pollution and undercut climate goals. Waste-to-Energy Boost: A new American Biogas Council report finds wastewater plants using anaerobic digestion can expand renewable energy production and better use existing digesters. AI + Data Centers Backlash: Voters in new polling show growing concern about AI development and especially data center construction, even as economic issues still drive elections. Climate Supply Chain Risk: A New York forum highlighted how climate volatility in Madagascar is threatening natural vanilla supply, with major food companies pushing for more stable, sustainable sourcing. NY Courts: New York prosecutors revived a probe tied to allegations of drugging and sexual assault involving Cornell University students and fraternity members. UN Climate Diplomacy: UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin warned that the “window of opportunity” for progress on Cyprus is closing as political will fades. Local Energy Infrastructure: Upstate New York saw a new marine electrification push with a $1M award aimed at accelerating electrified systems.
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