AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centres in Scotland: Industry groups have launched a charter for new data centres, pushing renewable power, better energy efficiency, lower water use, district heat readiness and community benefits. Air Quality Rules: England is set to tighten wood burner and log burner rules, with new smoke and PM2.5 limits plus labelling and tougher penalties. Waste & Pollution: The UK Health Security Agency will assess whether landfill gas from Lower Compton poses a public health risk after residents reported the “Calne stink”. Marine Plastics: Volunteers ran beach clean-ups on remote Wee Cumbrae to tackle tackle plastic pollution and protect wildlife. Environment Agency Action: No-swim warnings were issued at four Devon beaches due to pollution. Climate Tech & Energy: A UK-funded accelerator selected 11 Pakistani firms for climate and food security work. AI & Energy Use: A new report warns AI’s negative environmental footprint could rival major nations by 2030. Planning & Critical Minerals: A Northern Ireland planning system critique argues institutional paralysis is blocking major projects like a proposed mine.
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