AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeat & drought pressure: England and Wales are facing lingering water stress after record-dry July and repeated heatwaves, with officials warning shortages and hosepipe bans could bite well into autumn. Public health in the heat: Amber heat-health alerts are in place across parts of England, with UKHSA warning vulnerable people face higher risk as temperatures push towards 35C. Farming adaptation: Farmers in Kent are spraying apples with kaolin clay “suncream” to prevent sunburn and heat damage during the latest heatwave. Cooling support, low take-up: A reversible heat-pump grant meant to help households cool in summer is barely being claimed, even as overheating becomes a growing hazard. Recycling rules: England’s “Simpler Recycling” changes mean some kitchen items (including certain glass types like drinking glasses) are no longer accepted, with councils still varying by area. Marine life & biodiversity: Natural England underwater surveys in Cornwall’s maerl beds have found new seaweed species and rare rediscoveries, highlighting how hidden habitats still hold surprises. Local clean-up: Watford secured a £7.5k grant to tackle sticky litter chewing gum, backing behaviour change alongside street cleaning. Energy transition: Shell has agreed to sell its European onshore renewables business to TotalEnergies, including UK, Italy, Netherlands and Spain assets.
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