AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoE-bikes and policing: The BBC reports UK police forces have sold seized e-bikes at auction, raising fears some could end up back with criminals. Business and climate claims: The EU’s new greenwashing rules (EmpCo) start taking effect, tightening vague “eco-friendly” and “sustainable” claims and cracking down on misleading sustainability logos. Climate finance: UN talks renewed calls for climate finance to hit $1.3tn a year by 2035, with investors debating how to move capital from risk to real opportunities. UK farming support: England’s Sustainable Farming Incentive funding rush saw applications close after money was exhausted, with farmers now waiting for the next 2027 window. Water and pollution: A UK water regulator approved a £3.4bn funding package for PFAS and data centre infrastructure, while separate reporting highlights ongoing river pollution concerns. Nature and climate science: Scientists found methane-cycling microbes living in tree bark, adding a new piece to how forests affect greenhouse gases. UK climate security: Britain, the EU and Kenya warned climate and nature loss are now security issues, linked to drought, fires, food and displacement.
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