AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEl Niño and food security: Hot, dry conditions are already disrupting crop planting across Asia, with a strong El Niño expected to intensify heat and drought and push up wheat and rice prices. Solar waste push: Western Australia is putting $17.8m into end-of-life solar panel and battery recycling pathways, including collection and processing, after concerns that millions of panels are being decommissioned with limited reuse. Water at home: A spotlight on Adelaide’s water-efficiency gap argues the biggest savings start inside households, where common plumbing faults can waste tens of thousands of litres a year. Packaging and recycling reality check: Australia’s worst packaging offenders were named in the Unpackit Awards, including “franken-can” drink containers that are hard to recycle and add to litter. Waste incineration backlash: Fiji rejected an Australian billionaire’s plan to ship regional rubbish and burn it for energy, citing public health, hazardous ash and tourism risks. Energy storage approval: A contested big battery near Tamworth cleared federal environmental review quickly, moving toward construction once grid connection is agreed.
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