AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire smoke & heat impacts: Toronto was ranked the world’s worst for air quality as wildfire smoke turned skies hazy yellow-grey; officials closed pools, cancelled summer camps and even shut the FIFA Fan Festival, while IQAir said wildfires are the main driver, with higher-than-average temperatures adding to the spike. Coastal nature upgrade in Slovenia: Fiesa beach near Piran reopened after a near-€1m renovation that adds greenery, improves access and facilities, and protects the area’s two freshwater lakes—former clay pits now key bird habitats. EU climate-linked dust warning: New research in Nature reports rising dust pollution across Europe (2012–2021), with the biggest increases around Italy, the Adriatic and the Aegean, potentially worsening air quality and public health. Digital euro pilot (Slovenia in the mix): The ECB selected 36 payment providers for the digital euro pilot starting in 2H 2027; Slovenia is among the participating euro-area countries. Extreme heat and sport pressure: Tour de France coverage highlights record heat and calls to adjust race start times to protect athletes’ health.
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