AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForever-chemicals near Gaza war zones: Israeli researchers found PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in potato leaves and tubers from fields around the Gaza Envelope, suggesting pollution can slip past soil-only tests and move into food. Climate risk to children: UNICEF warns 1+ billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, with extreme heat and drought among the most common combinations. Gaza health impacts: A Gaza child’s blast-related hearing loss shows how war damage can emerge days later, not just as visible injuries. West Bank settlement pressure: European lawmakers urged the EU to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, saying commerce undermines international law and the two-state path. Water/energy efficiency in Jordan: Jordan launched a fogging system at the Rehab Power Plant to boost turbine efficiency during peak summer demand. G7 and Middle East diplomacy: Egypt’s Al-Sisi pushed for a two-state solution and broader crisis settlement at the G7 as the US-Iran framework deal reshapes regional talks. Anti-war organizing in London: An “International Conference Against War” is set for 20 June, with critics warning it may function more like a rally than a delegate forum. Culture through seed saving: A report highlights seed saving as climate resilience and identity protection, including Palestinian heirloom crops.
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