AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOil Spill & Gulf Pollution: A tanker grounded off Oman is leaking and oil has reached Omani beaches, while Iran reports pollution spreading along Qeshm and Hengam islands and cleanup teams work amid salvage efforts. Environmental Security in Conflict Zones: Firefighters and residents in southern Lebanon accuse Israeli military activity of deliberately causing wildfires that have damaged forests, olive groves and farmland. Microplastics & Waste Imports: Türkiye’s Mediterranean coasts are seeing a microplastic surge, with researchers linking it to record plastic waste imports and rising concentrations along tourist areas. Water Stress in the Region: The Caspian Sea has fallen to a roughly 200-year low, with Iran citing warming, evaporation and reduced inflows as key drivers. Climate Risk Beyond the Middle East: A Reuters report warns a potentially record-strong El Niño could reshape rainfall and drought patterns across Latin America, affecting food and trade networks. Energy Transition Watch: An opinion piece argues Trump’s hostility to offshore wind is forcing large payouts to firms for canceled projects, underlining how policy shocks can stall clean-energy buildout.
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