AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat & drought economics: Europe’s fifth heatwave of the year is hitting output, tourism, food prices, insurance and public budgets at once, with economists warning the bill could reach about $209bn this year. Extreme weather flip-flop (Spain/UK): Spain braces for storms, hail and a significant cooldown after record heat, while the UK faces heavy showers and thunderstorms with flash-flood risk after a punishing dry spell. Marine heat & storm risk: Scientists say human-caused warming is driving record sea temperatures around Europe, raising humidity and the odds of more intense storms later. Water stress (Serbia): A historic steam tugboat has reappeared as rivers run dry across Europe, underlining how drought is disrupting trade, power and water supplies. Biodiversity & invasive species (Italy): Italian researchers release thousands of octopuses into the Adriatic to curb invasive blue crabs blamed for major fishing losses. Air quality (Armenia): The EU and UN launch a €2.47m programme to modernize Armenia’s air monitoring network and improve public access to data. Livestock disease (Britain): Bluetongue cases in Britain rise to 493, with vets urging vaccination ahead of a possible September peak. North Sea climate politics (UK): Britain’s PM faces a decision on reauthorizing North Sea drilling after court rulings over carbon emissions.
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