AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat & Wildfires: Spain’s biggest wildfire of the year and deadly blazes in southwestern France underline how Europe’s heatwave-driven drought is turning fire seasons more dangerous, with evacuations and fatalities reported amid temperatures above 40°C. Tour de France Climate Stress Test: The race is being forced to cut stages and adjust routines as record-breaking heat hits riders like Tadej Pogačar, while scientists say climate change makes such heat far more likely. EU Environmental Taxes: Eurostat reports EU environmental tax revenue rose 6.1% in 2024, but its share of GDP fell versus a decade ago—Slovenia remains among the higher contributors. Low-Carbon Industry Move: Alpacem Cement says it will invest €30m at its Anhovo plant to meet stricter EU environmental standards, even as revenue dipped. Electric Aviation: Pipistrel’s certified electric trainer highlights quieter, lower-emissions flight as sustainable flying takes center stage at major air shows. Biodiversity & Food Culture: Mura Region wines gained EU PDO status, tying protected varieties to local climate and the Mura river landscape.
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