AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Access: A new global map shows where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, with over 2 billion people lacking reliable, contamination-free service—highlighting huge gaps even as access nears universal levels in parts of Europe. Heat & Climate Impacts: Europe is bracing for more record-breaking heat after a historic heatwave, with warnings across countries and knock-on effects from strained power grids to disrupted daily life. Health & Safety in Extreme Weather: The heat is also hitting public services hard, including prisons in France where poor insulation and maintenance leave buildings “like a kettle,” raising urgent welfare concerns. Clean Water for Swimmers: The European Environment Agency reports that 96% of EU bathing waters meet minimum standards and 85% are rated “excellent,” with only 1.5% classified as poor. Local Green Economy: Slovenia is mentioned among top performers for land and resource sustainability in a U.S. News ranking, placing second globally in that category behind Cambodia. EU Policy Pressure: Italy and seven other EU states—including Slovenia—are pushing for clearer, more predictable packaging rules ahead of the August 2026 rollout, warning current plans are too hard for businesses to implement. Slovenia in the Climate Tech Mix: ECMWF’s Machine Learning Project adds Slovenia’s meteorology agency (ARSO) to join from 2027, aiming to improve forecasting and climate-related applications.
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