AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire & heat emergency in Portugal: Portugal has declared a nationwide state of alert as extreme heat pushes wildfire risk to “red” levels across most mainland districts, with exceptional measures aimed at preventing new blazes. Wildfires across Europe: Southern France is dealing with fast-moving wildfires that have forced evacuations and closed an airport, while Europe-wide heat is also driving a rise in heat-related deaths. Public health in the heat: A new focus on heat-health shows why older adults are at higher risk during prolonged extreme temperatures, with guidance urging stronger protection and cooling access. Marine circular economy in Portugal: In the Algarve, 8.5 tonnes of recovered fishing nets from Olhão and Quarteira are being turned into new textile fibres for clothing and footwear, supporting Portugal’s Blue Bioeconomy push. EU clean energy funding: The EU Commission and EIB have approved a €2.5bn Modernisation Fund round from EU ETS revenues to back 51 clean energy projects across 11 countries, including storage, grid upgrades and efficiency. Tourism pressure on housing: A study links tourism demand to rent increases, with Portugal among the countries seeing rising pressure on local housing costs. Extreme heat and travel safety: Travel coverage highlights how heatwaves and wildfire risk are affecting holiday plans across Europe, with warnings focused on staying safe rather than blanket travel bans.
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