AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat and inequality: A new study says Europe’s heat and droughts have already cut average household income by nearly 3% (2004-2022) and pushed millions into poverty, with the poorest hardest hit. Heat death toll: Researchers estimate over 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales from May–June heatwaves, with another record-breaking spell still a risk. Water stress in Wales: Welsh Water warns demand is running far above normal during hot weather and asks people to use supplies “wisely” as it nears the point where meeting demand gets harder. Wildfire danger in North Wales: Fire crews tackled a grass fire on Halkyn Mountain, with dry conditions making the SSSI area a “tinderbox”. Local waste costs: Pembrokeshire residents face Wales’ highest garden waste charge at £66.50, highlighting a postcode lottery across councils. Policy and evidence: Academics shared research in Parliament during Evidence Week, including work on getting people back into and staying in work. Energy transition leadership: Scottish Renewables appoints Angela Hepworth as its new CEO. Nature and pollution: Natural Resources Wales issues an alert over toxic blue-green algae at Llangorse Lake, warning people and pets to avoid contact.
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