AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Oceans: Scientists tracked 8,000 seaweed rafts off southwest Greenland and found an “ocean conveyor belt” that can carry macroalgae carbon hundreds of kilometres before it sinks, helping lock away planet-warming CO₂. Wildfire Reality Check: A new study says 2025’s global burned area was relatively low, but impacts were still brutal—wildfires caused 38% of insured weather-disaster losses, with fewer fires hitting more populated areas harder. Portugal Heat: Portugal set a new May record of 40.3°C (Mora), part of a wider European heatwave pattern that’s expected to keep conditions hot and dry. Coastal Life & Tourism Pressure: Algarve beach concessions are clashing with rules on where sunshades can be placed, with Maritime Police reportedly stepping in after confusion over standard procedures. Sustainable Food: A review argues fish can support healthier, lower-impact diets only if people choose lower-burden species and use seafood to replace more intensive meats. Local Mobility: Vila Real is moving ahead with the Corgo Ecovia, reusing part of an old railway line to boost sustainable tourism and mobility.
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