AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCOP31: As climate talks open in Türkiye, scientists say 2026 is on course to be the hottest year on record. The UK’s energy secretary says climate change is already affecting Britain, after a summer of heatwaves, wildfires and worsening drought. Scotland’s data centres: Friends of the Earth Scotland warns 23 proposed AI data centres could emit 14 million tonnes of greenhouse gases a year by 2030, using 51% of the country’s remaining carbon budget if all are built. Transport: Ministers are expected to weaken electric-car targets, drawing criticism from Green Party leader Zack Polanski; the decision is not final. Nature: Dormouse numbers in Britain have fallen 59% in 25 years, a new warning of the pressure on native wildlife. Pollution: The UK will test blood and urine for “forever chemicals”, lead and arsenic, while high PM2.5 pollution was recorded in Stevenage amid still, foggy conditions.
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