AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUrban Greening Push: The Bloco de Esquerda wants Portugal to set a national goal of at least 30% tree canopy in every consolidated urban neighbourhood by 2035, plus access rules so residents are within 300 metres of green space of at least 0.5 hectares—aimed at cooling cities and cutting air pollution as heatwaves intensify. Heat & Fire Risk: A new explainer warns that “dry thunderstorms” can still spark lightning while producing little or no rain, leaving dry vegetation vulnerable—an issue for Portugal’s hot, dry summer conditions. Waste & Circular Fashion: Portugal’s footwear sector is reacting to an EU ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear from July 18, arguing it could strengthen local manufacturing by pushing brands toward smaller, demand-led production. EU Waste Compliance: The European Commission has sent formal notices and reasoned opinions to 14 member states, including Portugal, over missed waste recycling targets and failures to fully transpose key waste rules. Solar Boom, Grid Strain: Europe hit a record 129 TWh of photovoltaic generation in Q2, but the surge is driving negative electricity prices and curtailment—Portugal included. Lithium Mine Progress: Savannah Resources says it has completed a definitive feasibility study for a Boticas lithium project, with construction expected to start in 2027, despite local opposition.
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