AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNuclear Spending: A new report says global nuclear weapons spending hit a record £119bn in 2025, with the US alone at about $69.2bn—raising alarms as climate adaptation funding gets squeezed. Heat & Extremes: The EU’s Copernicus monitor reports May 2026 as the world’s second-hottest on record, with an unusually early heatwave across western Europe—another sign extremes are becoming “new normal.” COP31 Setup: Türkiye signed the host agreement for COP31 in Antalya, with talks in Bonn focused on turning climate promises into action. Aviation Carbon Rules: IATA launched a support alliance to help countries transfer eligible carbon credits between UN climate plans and CORSIA, aiming to unblock aviation emissions trading. Greenwashing Scrutiny: Research finds 98% of public sustainability claims by major meat and dairy firms lack meaningful support, fueling fresh greenwashing concerns. Air Pollution Accountability: In London, Hillingdon Council paid nearly £500k in ULEZ fees yet bought more diesel vehicles—an uncomfortable climate-policy mismatch. Coastal Risk: Ireland is urged to start planning “managed retreat” as erosion and flooding threaten thousands of homes and roads.
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