AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeat & health crisis: Germany estimates 5,120 heat-related deaths this year, with most in late June, as Western Europe records its hottest June on record and Copernicus links the broader pattern to extreme temperatures. Water stress in Iberia: Portugal’s Algarve inaugurated the Vilamoura Water Reuse Plant, designed for non-drinking irrigation now and built to meet drinking standards if needed, while drought impacts across Europe underline the urgency. Wildfire tech for faster action: A new wildfire satellite effort, FireSat, aims to spot smaller fires earlier (down to about 5x5 meters) to help first responders contain blazes sooner. Climate baseline keeps breaking: Global data show June 2026 as the second-warmest June since records began, just shy of the 2024 record. Local sustainability innovation: Embalagem do Futuro, a Portuguese R&D packaging initiative, is a Sustainability Awards finalist for a bio-polymer coating for food-contact corrugated cardboard. Portugal in the spotlight: Marine heatwaves are pushing sea temperatures off the Algarve above 26°C, raising concerns for coastal ecosystems and marine life.
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