AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoArctic Policy: The EU’s new strategy promises stronger Arctic security, resilient infrastructure and action on climate change, while saying oil, coal and gas should stay in the ground. But it drops a previous pledge to pursue a binding ban on new Arctic development; Norway has urged the EU to soften its opposition to drilling. Climate Impacts: Thawing permafrost has made tap water undrinkable in a Norwegian town, as melting releases heavy metals. Climate Talks: Countries again failed to agree on a timeline for the IPCC’s next major reports, raising doubts they will inform the 2028 global climate stocktake and adding to the panel’s funding crisis. Industry: Hydro has produced its first aluminium using HalZero, a technology designed to eliminate emissions from production; the process is still being developed and tested at Herøya. Marine Life: Norwegian research warns that a warming Barents Sea may hinder cod recovery, as fewer young fish survive to join the adult population.
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