AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Outlook: The UN and the UK Met Office warn global temperatures are very likely to keep running hot, with a 75% chance the 2026-2030 average tops 1.5C above pre-industrial levels and a high risk of record years ahead. UK Heat & Health: Britain’s early, record-breaking May heat is already driving “tropical nights” and health alerts, with thunderstorms also forecast after days of extreme warmth. Water Stress: In Kent, 18,000 households have faced water disruption, with thousands queuing at emergency bottle sites as the hottest days bite. Food Security: Experts warn the UK is “sleepwalking into a food crisis” as heatwave impacts hit crops and livestock, while inflation and energy costs add pressure. Northern Ireland Net Zero: A report highlights how NI’s road-building engineering could cut emissions using recycled materials and lower-carbon construction methods. Scotland Tax & Climate Funding: Tax Justice Scotland urges John Swinney to replace council tax and fast-track wealth and pollution taxes to fund public services and climate action. Energy Transition: New analysis says one in four cars sold worldwide is now electric, signalling a fast shift in transport emissions.
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