AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoShark Safety vs Tech: NSW is reviewing restrictions on shark-spotting drones after a woman was critically injured at Coogee Beach, with officials weighing drone surveillance and possible shark nets while community calls for culling resurface. Data Centres & Power: Australia’s fast-growing data centre sector is pushing back on scrutiny over electricity demand, arguing it can help fund the renewables and grid build-out—while critics warn it could drive higher emissions and power bills. El Niño Watch: The Bureau of Meteorology says many parts of Australia are likely to see warmer-than-usual winter conditions, with tropical Pacific shifts edging toward El Niño. Conservation Wins: A new 1.6M-hectare Indigenous Protected Area is creating a major conservation corridor, while other reports highlight koalas being detected in new areas of Wadbilliga National Park. Ocean Alarm: A UN-backed assessment warns oceans are under intensifying strain from warming, pollution, overfishing and biodiversity loss. Climate Tech Reality Check: A report flags that AI’s environmental footprint is rising fast, with water use becoming a growing concern as data centres expand.
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