AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeatwave Watch (Portugal): A new hot air mass from North Africa is set to push Portugal’s interior above 40°C again, with clear skies and strong solar radiation, while coastal areas stay comparatively cooler thanks to ocean influence. Wildfire Pressure (Europe): Prolonged heat is driving earlier, harsher fire seasons across southern Europe, with France still battling major blazes and Portugal, Spain and Greece also reporting significant fires. Urban Mobility (Porto): Porto becomes the first Portuguese city to offer free public transport to registered residents on the Andante network (metro, buses, trams and commuter rail), aiming to cut car use and improve air quality. Public Access Row (Arrábida/Tróia): Pestana renews its long-running push for a designated parking solution to improve access to Praia das Camarinhas in Tróia, while protests continue over “privatisation” of Arrábida beaches. Biodiversity Update (Iberian rabbits): Portuguese and Spanish researchers report two rabbit species split nearly two million years ago, with the Iberian rabbit declining in parts of Portugal and southwest Spain. Circular Economy (Portugal): University of Aveiro research shows spent coffee grounds can be repurposed into sustainable food emulsions that protect coffee oil from oxidation. EV Charging (Portugal): i-charging begins commercial deliveries of its MAX platform in Portugal, targeting higher-capacity charging for fleets and ultra-fast EVs.
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