AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoExtreme Heat & Drought: A new World Weather Attribution assessment says Europe’s worsening drought is driven mainly by extreme heat, which dries soils, accelerates water loss and boosts wildfire risk. Wildfire-Weather Disruptions: A Conference League qualifier in Slovenia was suspended after lightning and torrential rain made the pitch unsafe, with play resuming once conditions improved. Tourism Pressure: Slovenia logged record-breaking June tourism, with over two million overnight stays and nearly 3 million visitors in the first half of the year—Alpine destinations led the growth. Climate Policy & Buildings: The EU has launched infringement steps over slow rollout of the Green Homes/EPBD rules, while Slovenia is among the faster movers in improving building energy performance. Biodiversity & Water: A study using mapping techniques has revealed a long-hidden Maya city in Mexico’s Balam Kú Biosphere Reserve, adding to knowledge of ancient landscapes and storm-related rulership. Gene Editing Rules: Environmental groups urge governments to challenge EU gene-editing deregulation, warning it could weaken GMO risk checks and labeling. Waste Tech: STADLER is expanding “connected” waste-sorting plants using a cloud platform that learns across facilities.
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