AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Climate Policy: EU economy ministers agreed to tighten the rules for suspending the carbon emissions fee on imports, limiting exemptions to cases where prices jump sharply (at least +50% over six months versus the prior 10-year average), aiming to boost certainty for low-carbon investment. Marine Protection in Guadeloupe: France announced three new marine protected areas, including in Guadeloupe, raising the share of French waters under strong protection to about 14.68% and targeting 14.8% by year-end, with strict limits on fishing and other activities. Toxic Legacy in the Caribbean: A new look at France’s slave-trade commemoration also spotlights ongoing harm from chlordecone in Martinique and Guadeloupe, where traces are widespread and contamination is expected to persist for centuries. Aviation & Fuel Pressure: Airlines continue to collapse amid fuel-cost shocks linked to the Strait of Hormuz disruption, with higher ticket prices expected as costs surge. Geothermal Push: Ormat announced the Ormega100 unit to scale enhanced geothermal power, betting on rising electricity demand for baseload clean energy.
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