AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Protest: Greenpeace staged a night-time protest in Basel against Swiss firm Allseas’ planned deep-sea mining, alleging it lacks International Seabed Authority permission and could devastate seabed ecosystems while releasing CO2. Citizen Science for Biodiversity: Islanders in Jersey are invited to take part in a 15-minute Big Butterfly Count to track butterfly declines as an early warning for ecosystem change. Climate Accountability in Europe: Malta’s nearly seven-year-old climate emergency is under scrutiny, with only five of 15 pledges fully delivered and several major measures still unfinished. Oceans Under Pressure: A new study warns that falling oxygen levels across waters could push ecosystems toward an irreversible “danger zone,” driven by warming and nutrient pollution. Heat, Food, and Risk: An incoming El Niño is expected to reshape weather patterns, with UK impacts including higher odds of hotter conditions and food-price pressure. Energy Transition Signals: The Bank of England will stop accepting thermal coal-linked bonds for key loans, tightening financial support for dirty power. Local Climate Impacts: Lake Turkana’s rising waters have displaced families in Kenya’s Marsabit county, disrupting fishing and livelihoods. Health Under Climate Stress: India’s climate activist Sonam Wangchuk remains stable in hospital after a hunger strike, while his wife seeks a transfer over alleged care and transparency concerns.
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