AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoReefs at Risk: A global IUCN assessment classifies 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems as critically endangered, including the Great Barrier Reef. Warming oceans and bleaching could push reefs towards collapse by 2075. Methane Watch: Satellites detected repeated methane plumes above Chevron’s Gorgon gas plant in WA, with the latest averaging about 7.8 tonnes an hour. The UN has alerted Chevron, which says it is working with the environment programme. Queensland Floods: After close to 300mm of rain in parts of the southeast, saturated catchments face more heavy rain, flood warnings and possible supercell storms. Bushfire Bill: A new report warns climate-fuelled fires could cost Australia more than $6 billion a year as fire seasons lengthen. A potentially powerful El Niño adds to concerns about heat, drought and food supply. Climate Action: With Australia and Türkiye set to host COP31 next month, experts are urging practical progress on clean energy, adaptation and climate finance. A WA trial will also test a CSIRO-developed approach to capturing carbon from the air using dye and sunlight.
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