AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExtreme Heat Watch: London is bracing for another long heatwave, with forecasts suggesting up to 12 days of very warm weather and health alerts across parts of the UK. Public Health & Air: Doctors warn people taking antidepressants to be careful during heatwaves, as dirty air and extreme temperatures keep stacking risks. Flood Risk Rules: Flood Re is developing Flood Performance Certificates to help homeowners understand flood resilience, with discounts planned for those who get one. Wildlife & Disease: New research says key gannet colonies at Bass Rock (Scotland) and Grassholm (Wales) may take until at least 2041 to recover after the 2022 bird flu outbreak. Food & Farming Resilience: A UK-wide network is backing novel and underutilised crops to strengthen food security. Local Clean Streets: Coventry is getting £24,000 to tackle gum-stained streets with a targeted cleaning blitz. Energy & Climate Politics: Defence spending plans and funding gaps raise concerns about cuts to other public services, including climate-related work. Oil Expansion Abroad: Canada’s Carney secures deals for a major western Canada oil pipeline, highlighting ongoing fossil fuel build-out pressures.
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