AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoArctic Policy: The EU’s new strategy puts security first, but it also backs cleaner shipping rules to curb black carbon, which accelerates ice melt, and maintains its opposition to Arctic oil, coal and gas extraction. Greenland’s Ice: A study of sediment from Camp Century found the site was ice-free about 416,000 years ago, when summer temperatures were 4.7°C warmer than today; the ice sheet had retreated more than 60 miles. Researchers warn that prolonged warming could drive major ice loss. Mining: Greenland’s parliament has banned deep-sea mineral extraction, a significant limit on plans to exploit the island’s resources. Climate Outlook: A new UN report says the world is falling further behind on emissions cuts. Even if countries meet their pledges, temperatures are projected to rise another 1.2°C above current levels, adding to risks for Greenland’s ice sheet.
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