AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & Nature Politics: A new Climate and Nature Emergency Briefing returns to Salisbury on Tuesday July 28 at 7pm, with a public screening on how the crisis hits communities, backed by groups including the Church of England, the National Trust and WWF, and calling for a prime-time televised emergency briefing led by independent experts. Clean Power Upgrade: Scotland’s Whitelee wind farm near Glasgow is set for full “repowering” after nearly 20 years, with 215 older turbines replaced in phases by about 124 taller models, aiming to double output to 1GW and power around 650,000 homes by 2035. Planning & Protection: On the Isle of Lewis, a proposed Barvas Moor Windfarm has been told it will likely need a full Environmental Impact Assessment after a scoping opinion flagged sensitive peatland, wildlife and hydrology impacts. Heat & Air Pollution Link: New research suggests Europe’s hotter extremes are being amplified by cleaner skies after particle emissions fell, raising concerns about more deadly heatwaves. Water & Accountability: Southern Water’s ex-chief Matthew Wright has lost a High Court bid to block fraud charges over alleged wastewater test manipulation to dodge fines, with the case heading to magistrates’ court. Waste Enforcement: Manchester plans higher fly-tipping penalties (up to £1,000) and more portable CCTV to tackle a rise in reported incidents.
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