AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoOffshore Energy Clash: California’s Coastal Commission voted unanimously against an oil company’s bid to restart offshore fracking off the Santa Barbara Channel, citing too many risks to oceans, wildlife and the coastal economy. Aviation Fuel Overhaul: China approved a merger that folds its jet-fuel monopoly into Sinopec to tighten control of the aviation-fuel supply chain and speed sustainable aviation fuel adoption. Carbon Market Expansion: China will expand its national carbon market to cover petrochemicals and chemicals, bringing about 80% of emissions under quota management and raising pressure for lower-carbon exports. PFAS & Water Safety: A toxic algae warning was issued for parts of Moses Lake after blue-green blooms were detected, while separate local PFAS concerns continue to drive testing and legal action in US communities. Health & Chemicals: A study links the OTC painkiller acetaminophen to a sharp rise in liver injuries reported to poison centers, and a new commercial plant in the Netherlands will convert mixed plastic waste into aromatic chemicals (BTX) for the chemical industry. Agrochem & Regulation: Michigan firefighters tested SoyFoam at AgroExpo as a PFAS-free alternative to expansion foams.
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