AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBird Flu Watch: NSW has published a wildlife risk list for H5 bird flu, flagging more than 40 Greater Blue Mountains species as high or very high risk if the virus reaches local waterways—while noting H5N1 hasn’t been detected in the Hawkesbury/Blue Mountains yet. Biosecurity Threat: Australia’s H5N1 outbreak is expanding fast, with 290 confirmed infection events across all states and mass mortality events reported for greater crested terns in South Australia. Climate Outlook: The Met Office warns an “unprecedented” El Niño could bring more storms and rain to the UK and raise global temperatures, with knock-on risks for drought in parts of the tropics and southern Africa and north-east Australia. Nature Restoration: Projects aim to re-establish oyster reefs, with “nature needs all the help it can get” framing the push to rebuild habitat and boost coastal resilience. Marine Invasions Risk: Researchers warn that stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz could spark a global wave of biological invasions via organisms hitching rides on hulls. Rare Earths Debate: Australia’s push to source rare earths beyond China is raising questions about who pays to reduce environmental harm, as mining permits and impacts come under scrutiny.
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