AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & wildlife: Puffin numbers at the Isle of May have dropped about 30% in two years, with NatureScot and UKCEH linking the decline to extreme weather and pressure on seabird food supplies. Heat & farming impacts: Flower farmers are pulling out of UK markets after record heat and drought wiped out crops, raising fears that more imported flowers will fill the gap. Nature restoration: A Northumberland moorland rewilding project dubbed “Britain’s Yellowstone” has bought 7,500 acres to restore habitat and eventually transfer land to a charity or community trust. Water & environment policy: Defra has launched a call for evidence on gamebird shooting, looking at effects on wildlife, habitats, disease spread, animal welfare and resource use. Extreme weather science: Arctic river research finds erosion can be far faster than expected when ground is frozen, challenging assumptions about how climate affects landscapes. UK communities & pollution: A Salford Quays resident complains about a persistently dirty car park at MediaCity, highlighting everyday environmental cleanliness issues.
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