AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat & Health: A new study estimates at least 2,700 heatwave deaths in England and Wales, with researchers linking the May–June extremes to climate change and warning risks will keep rising. Waste & Safety: UK waste firms say improperly tossed disposable vapes with lithium batteries have been tied to hundreds of fires in trucks and facilities, pushing calls for a refundable deposit to improve disposal. Ocean Protection: Nations meeting at the International Seabed Authority are urged to keep the deep-sea mining moratorium, as groups warn companies are trying to bypass safeguards. Climate Adaptation Finance: Australia’s disaster insurance report highlights how governments and insurers can close protection gaps as extreme weather drives up costs. Policy Watch: Macau is studying whether to ban new fossil-fuel vehicle registrations as it targets near-zero transport emissions by mid-century. Community Action: In North Carolina, volunteers joined greenway and park cleanups, removing about 135 pounds of trash across multiple sites.
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