AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoData Centres & Water/Energy Pressure: Mayors from 40 major cities, including Melbourne, backed a Global Pact for Urban Data Centres to set standards on low-carbon power, water use, community impacts and fair infrastructure costs as AI-driven demand strains grids and local services. Climate Litigation: A group of Australians has taken a fossil-fuel case to the UN, arguing coal and gas exports violate human rights as extreme weather harms communities. Bird Flu Risk to Wildlife: Australia’s H5N1 outbreak has triggered new federal risk analysis showing 150+ native bird and mammal species face very high risk of major decline, with WA black swans among the most vulnerable. H5N1 Response in WA: WA authorities reported no new spread after additional testing, as poultry farms remain on alert and lockdowns continue. Renewables in Mining: Bellevue Gold’s hybrid microgrid hit 155 hours on 100% renewables, highlighting how solar, wind and batteries can cut emissions at remote sites. Paraquat Update: Australia’s chemical regulator approved restricted ongoing use of paraquat despite bans elsewhere linked to Parkinson’s disease fears.
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