AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeatwave Fallout: Another “heat dome” is forecast to hit the UK soon, with maps suggesting highs around 40C+ and renewed disruption risk, as Europe’s record heat continues to drive health and emergency pressures. Food & Farming Pressure: Forecasters warn extreme heat could trigger a UK chicken shortage, echoing 2022 when heat stress killed thousands in transport; poultry and wider food supply chains are increasingly vulnerable. Cooling Demand vs Climate Reality: With temperatures soaring, air conditioning sales and installer enquiries have surged, highlighting how overheating is becoming a structural housing problem rather than a one-off summer scramble. Public Safety in the Night-Time Economy: Wiltshire is deploying taxi marshals to help people get home safely during busy late-night periods, with a focus on preventing violence and improving perceptions of safety. Healthier Baking Research: Scientists are developing a way to reduce saturated fat in North East sausage rolls while keeping the flaky pastry intact. Clean Energy Supply Chains: A London Climate Action Week session stressed that critical minerals underpin solar, wind, EVs and grids—making resilient sourcing and finance central to net zero.
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