AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeadly Heatwave: A record-breaking European heatwave has killed at least 18 people in France, including two children found unconscious in a hot car, as schools close or shift timetables and red alerts spread; temperatures hit 41.9C in Bordeaux and 41.2C in Poitiers, while Spain’s San Sebastián was forecast near 40C. Public Health & Safety: Authorities warn of heat stress and water risks, with drownings reported during the crisis and guidance to limit exposure and keep vulnerable people safe. UK Climate Adaptation: UK Met Office data highlights how close the country is to extreme thresholds, while analysis warns that more frequent, longer heatwaves could reshape housing, infrastructure and daily life by 2052. EU Support for Drought Farmers: Cyprus will receive €4.6m from the EU’s agricultural reserve after drought and extreme temperatures cut yields and raised livestock costs. Biodiversity Under Pressure: In Belgium and the UK, abnormally hot roof temperatures are harming nesting birds, with wildlife groups reporting large numbers of animals needing help.
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