AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeatwave Reality Check: Western Europe is baking again, with France pushing past 40C and schools and transport disrupted as authorities warn of “intense and long-lasting” heat. Water & Pollution Accountability: UK data show Severn Trent sewage spills on more than 36,000 occasions in 2025, while the Environment Agency secured nearly £470,000 in enforcement payments for Yorkshire environmental breaches. Mining vs Water Stress: A new analysis says the EU is moving to speed up critical minerals mining even though many “strategic” projects sit in drying, drought-prone, water-stressed regions. Climate Diplomacy Momentum: EU ministers co-chair a major G20 climate action meeting ahead of COP31, after Bonn talks stalled on key issues. Energy Transition in Practice: Spain’s power bills fell during the Iran-war market shock as wind and solar reduced gas’s role in setting prices. Food & Farming Pressure: A leaked EU livestock strategy flags farm exits and calls for CAP-linked support, including insurance and income stabilisation for climate and disease risks. Public Health & Safety: The Netherlands’ banned mouse and rat poison is still easy to buy online, raising environmental and poisoning concerns.
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