AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS Fight in Brussels: EU lawmakers face a fresh push-and-pull over “forever chemicals,” with industry lobbying for exemptions ahead of a likely ban decision in early 2027, pending an ECHA report due by December. Glyphosate Under Scrutiny: UK officials updated on contested glyphosate use in school playgrounds, after a PAN UK sampling campaign reported traces of glyphosate and AMPA in multiple sites, reigniting safety and public-space herbicide debate. Renewables Finance: Germany’s MaxSolar secured €155m HoldCo debt from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to back solar and storage projects, while other funding rounds highlighted continued momentum in clean-energy buildout. Grid & Storage Buildout: Dutch BESS developer Giga Storage is advancing a major Germany battery project near the North Sea coast, aiming for grid connection via Amprion infrastructure. Climate & Water Risk Research: A global expert group convened on urban weather forecasting and early warnings as temperatures push toward higher extremes, with cities urged to prepare for escalating heat and hazards. Nature Protection in Planning: Wales faces opposition to a proposed housing site that could threaten a protected bat roost, showing how development plans collide with biodiversity safeguards.
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