AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoHeat & homes: Britain’s heatwave is pushing a long-running debate on cooling, with reports noting fewer than 5% of homes have air conditioning and that passive design may struggle in extreme spells. Media scrutiny: Ofcom is investigating GB News after it aired a Trump interview calling climate change a “hoax”, raising fresh questions about how broadcasters handle climate misinformation. Rail & emissions: Thameslink services are set to be cut this summer after nationalisation, with staff briefings pointing to dozens of daily cancellations—an issue for greener travel plans as well as commuters. Energy security politics: Commentary warns that policy choices around oil and gas could leave the UK paying more for power, while critics argue net zero is worsening bills. Nature & food safety: Scotland’s food hygiene ratings show multiple Ayrshire businesses marked “Improvement Required”, while Worcestershire’s butterfly vote heads into its final week. Wildlife & climate links: A piece on protein crops highlights the potential to grow more plant protein on the island of Ireland, tying farming choices to future food resilience. Undersea security: AUKUS talks in Singapore reaffirm plans for uncrewed undersea vehicles, aimed at protecting seabed infrastructure—raising the climate-and-coast angle for UK waters.
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