AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Council Warning: Iceland’s Climate Council says wetland restoration is far behind targets, with only 0.5% of damaged wetlands restored by 2025 versus goals of 1.9% by 2026 and 5.7% by 2030; drained wetlands can leak greenhouse gases and the report estimates 33,000 km of drainage ditches were dug over the last century. Heat and Health: Scotland’s Greens warn summer heatwaves are becoming a “public health emergency,” citing research linking heat to excess deaths and pushing for heat resilience as a national priority. Plastic Meets Antibiotics: New research highlights how microplastics and the “plastisphere” may help drive antibiotic resistance, raising public health stakes alongside the plastic crisis. Ocean Life Update: Researchers off Spain’s Costa Blanca report a record 127 fin whales migrating past the Marina Alta coastline, using drone monitoring and non-invasive sampling. World Cup Carbon: Estimates suggest the 2026 World Cup could emit 7.8 million tonnes CO₂e, far higher than Qatar 2022, reigniting questions about FIFA’s climate promises. Skywatching for Iceland: A rare total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 will pass across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with partial phases across much of Europe.
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