AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExtreme Heat & Public Health: The UK is still in the grip of record-breaking May heat, with amber warnings staying up as Kew Gardens hit 34.8°C and more highs around 35–36°C are forecast, while nights remain unusually warm—raising the risk that heatwaves feel worse and last longer. Corporate Climate Backlash: Australia’s BHP is under fresh fire after leaked documents and political scrutiny over delayed or scaled-back decarbonisation plans, alongside claims it’s benefiting from diesel tax breaks. Heat Stress in India: India’s humid heat is pushing toward dangerous limits, with scientists warning that nights aren’t cooling enough and calling for coordinated national action. River Pollution & Food Chain Damage: In the US, stormwater overflow after drought and sewage issues helped trigger a massive fish kill in Georgia’s Chattahoochee River, with officials outlining next steps. Local Governance & Pollution Controls: In India’s Godavari region, a deputy CM has ordered district collectors to map pollution sources and deliver an action plan for “Pollution-Free Godavari” ahead of Pushkarams. Plastics & Safer Materials: Wales is expanding a farm-plastics recycling discount scheme after a big jump in recycled tonnage, aiming to cut river pollution.
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