AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMercury-free dentistry: Kenya is moving toward safer, mercury-free oral care as countries phase out dental amalgam under the Minamata Convention, with the dental-amalgam phase-out agreed for 2034 and taking effect for parties in March 2027—an important public-health shift away from “silver fillings.” Second-hand circular economy: IKEA is launching a UK second-hand marketplace after pilots in Sweden and Norway, letting customers buy and sell pre-loved IKEA items with buyer protection and seller incentives in some markets—another push to keep furniture in use longer. Wildlife & biodiversity angle: A UK Kennel Club analysis flags 115 pedigree dog breeds at risk of disappearing, pointing to declining registrations and raising welfare concerns about health testing and breeding practices. Local environment access (Sweden): A photo-led look at Central Sweden’s forests highlights Allemansrätt (right of public access) and the surprising ecology of old-growth-like habitats, from lichens and mossy boulders to long-lived ant colonies. Health & safety in Sweden: Sweden’s sword attack at a high school in Fagersta left injuries and one person detained, underscoring the need for safer public spaces.
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