AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNature & heritage at risk: A new study warns that climate-driven flooding and storms are putting UNESCO sites in danger, with France’s river-valley locations among the most vulnerable. UK health & climate: UKHSA experts say heatwaves are helping disease-carrying Hyalomma ticks survive longer after arriving on migratory birds, raising concern for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever. Food system pressure: The Green Party backs a package aimed at tackling food price rises and strengthening UK food security, including fair farmgate prices, a strategic food reserve and powers for the Groceries Code Adjudicator. Pollution enforcement: North East authorities report an arrest linked to illegal waste dumping across multiple sites, with investigations ongoing. Domestic air quality: Labour’s wood-burning crackdown includes proposals to tighten rules on domestic combustion and potentially restrict older stoves in smoke control areas. Energy security & conflict: UK maritime agencies report crude oil tankers hit by unidentified projectiles near Oman and in the Strait of Hormuz, with crews safe and no environmental impact reported. Climate adaptation debate: In Scotland, climate and rural leaders argue for adaptation and a “thriving livestock” approach rather than cutting livestock numbers to meet targets.
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