AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRenewables for water and wastewater: Portugal’s AgdA is rolling out 15 photovoltaic electricity production units for self-consumption across plants and pumping stations in Beja, Évora, Setúbal and beyond, aiming to cut grid dependence, costs and environmental impact. Coastal risk from rising seas: New research highlights how rising sea levels are making extreme sea-level events far more frequent, with Portugal facing faster increases and higher flood risk from storm surges. Plastic in the food chain: A new focus on pelagic fish points to microplastics reaching deep ocean ecosystems and potentially affecting human health too. Circular economy momentum: Portugal’s Volta deposit-return scheme has already seen over 10 million containers returned via more than 2,500 collection points, with the network set to expand. Wildlife rescue: Portugal’s last circus elephant, Julie, is set to be released and moved to the Pangea sanctuary after health checks and planning for a safer transition.
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