AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Climate Policy: The European Commission is set to unveil a major overhaul of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), aiming to keep carbon pricing effective while easing pressure on industry competitiveness—changes include longer free permit support, slower tightening of limits, and more support tied to clean-tech investment. Iceland Energy & Risk: Iceland’s geothermal system remains a standout—about 90% of homes heated by geothermal energy and nearly all electricity from renewables—while on the Reykjanes Peninsula scientists say magma is still building beneath Svartsengi, making another intrusion or eruption the most likely next step. Nature & Wildlife: Iceland’s birding community has a rare first: an American Tree Sparrow recorded in southwest Iceland. Whaling Watch: Iceland’s whaling season is drawing intense international scrutiny, with the EFTA Surveillance Authority reporting 700+ enquiries and saying it lacks a legal mandate over whale welfare under EEA rules. Heat & Travel: Europe’s third heatwave of 2026 is again disrupting travel, even as network-wide flight delays and punctuality show some improvement overall.
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