AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Nature Mobilisation: A new “People’s Emergency Briefing” film tour is heading through Wiltshire (Trowbridge, Salisbury, Warminster, Tisbury, plus Bremhill on Nov 4) to push communities to act on the climate and nature crisis, backed by groups including the Church of England, the National Trust and WWF. Food & Farming Pressure: Pig producers are bracing for knock-on effects after Morrisons signalled it will cut volumes from suppliers, with farmers warning of “rolling pigs” amid weak demand and excess supply. Water Quality & Livelihoods: Hundreds protested over Lough Neagh’s blue-green algae, citing nutrient pollution from waste water, septic tanks and agriculture; the lough supplies 40% of Northern Ireland’s drinking water and supports eel fishing. Rural Health Risk: Ireland’s tick advice urges long clothing, repellents and quick checks—especially for kids—amid concerns ticks are biting earlier and harder. Offshore Energy Debate: Offshore wind consent momentum continues, but critics are asking who benefits when projects reshape coastal communities. Crime & Supply Chains: NDLEA says it intercepted UK- and Australia-bound cocaine and opioids hidden in carton walls, alongside major skunk destruction raids.
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