AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRenewables for resilience: Ukraine is betting on wind power to “Russia-proof” its grid, highlighting the Oriv wind farm in Lviv region as a fast-built, harder-to-target alternative to centralized coal and gas. Energy security under pressure: A separate report warns Australia’s Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro project faces “extreme” cost and schedule risks, underscoring how big infrastructure can stumble even when climate goals are clear. Counter-drone boom: Drone incursions are driving rapid growth in airport and critical-infrastructure defenses, with new radar and jamming systems being deployed across Europe and beyond. Ukraine-EU finance & recovery: The Ukrainian government approved the 2027–2029 Budget Declaration, projecting faster growth and continued support for veterans and displaced people. EU climate policy pressure: Ukraine is preparing for EU carbon pricing, with guidance for businesses on how to adapt to emissions costs. NATO deterrence shift: Finland lifted its nuclear weapons ban, a move framed as strengthening NATO deterrence on Russia’s border. War’s hidden environmental toll: Commentary and reporting continue to stress the long-term climate and pollution damage caused by conflict.
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