AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTropical Storm Bertha Watch: Gulf Coast communities from Florida to Louisiana are closing beaches and distributing sandbags as the storm nears landfall, with up to 4-foot storm surges possible in parts of Louisiana and 2–4 inches of rain forecast. Water & Energy Transition: ICMM warns that water scarcity is already constraining mine expansion and could slow the pace of the energy transition, urging better water stewardship across the sector. Cyclospora Food Safety: The U.S. reports a record surge in cyclosporiasis, with investigators still sorting sources amid disputes over lettuce linked to Mexico-based suppliers. Marine & Coastal Cleanup: Mexico’s navy removed nearly 7,900 tons of sargassum from Quintana Roo beaches, highlighting ongoing pressure on coastal ecosystems. Sustainable Seafood: SmartFish (La Paz) says its “Value Rescue Model” helped Mexican finfish, octopus and shrimp cooperatives sell 212 metric tons into higher-value markets while improving traceability and jobs. Recycling Push: Mérida’s “Puntos Verdes” recycling initiative was named among top socio-environmental projects in Ibero-America. Rights of Nature: Mexico’s Supreme Court agrees to hear historic cases on rights of nature in the Yucatán Peninsula.
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