AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUK climate policy: The government has set out its proposed 7th Carbon Budget, targeting close to an 87% cut in emissions by 2038–2042, with claims it will protect household finances, boost jobs and support cleaner air and nature recovery. Local environment & water: Wessex Water has completed a £1.7m project to add capacity to a Dorset sewer network, using a 235,000-litre tank under a sports field to reduce flood risk and potential storm overflow discharges. Air quality in Wales: A Senedd report reviews Wales’ earlier 50mph speed-limit pollution measures, finding roadside NO2 fell sharply between 2018 and 2024 and was below legal thresholds in multiple years at the monitored sites. Nature protection: A new study says Scotland’s South Arran Marine Protected Area is thriving since the bottom-trawling ban, with seabed life rebounding and more organisms and species recorded than in nearby unprotected waters. Active travel & health: Sheffield is rolling out a major Attercliffe transport overhaul, including segregated bike lanes and camera-enforced red routes, aiming to improve safety and cut illegal parking. Community climate action: Great Big Green Week runs June 6–14, with local events like Ketton’s Green Festival pushing practical community action for nature and climate.
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