AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCOP31 and Clean Power: The climate summit opened in Türkiye with a pledge to raise electricity’s share of global energy use to 35% by 2035. The target is nonbinding and does not require new power to come from low-carbon sources; outdated grids are also a major barrier to expanding renewables. Vehicle Emissions: South Korea’s subsidies for scrapping the highest-polluting Grade 5 vehicles end this year, with eligible owners able to receive up to 3 million won. Driving restrictions apply in Seoul’s metro area and six major cities from December through March. Disaster Preparedness: President Lee Jae-myung said the climate crisis is making disasters more varied and severe, pledging more firefighters and investment in tools including AI and drones. Winter Outlook: A powerful El Niño is raising the prospect of a warmer, wetter winter in South Korea.
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