AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeatwave Weather Pattern: Southern Saskatchewan is seeing a spring heatwave above 30°C, driven by an “omega block” that traps warm, humid air by stalling the jet stream. Climate Signals in the Cryosphere: Researchers report glaciers in China’s Pamir “roof of the world” are now losing ice fast, with melting accelerating since 2022. Extreme Heat Forecast: The UN’s WMO and Met Office say there’s an 86% chance at least one year from 2026–2030 will be the warmest on record, and a 75% chance the 2026–2030 average will exceed 1.5°C. Antarctica Research: A new Nature Geoscience study finds Antarctica’s ice sheet became far more responsive to climate shifts about one million years ago—raising stakes for future sea-level risk. Water Governance: Greater Wellington has signed the final transfer agreement to move water services to Tiaki Wai from 1 July, with officials warning about risks in the reform model. Local Planning Fight: Cornwall’s parish council and 150 residents unanimously oppose plans for 325 new homes in St Austell, citing unresolved infrastructure and landscape impacts.
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