AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCircular Economy Push: The European Environment Agency says scaling circular economy actions could cut the EU’s climate impact by 22% and air pollution by 25%, while also easing pressure on critical raw materials—urging faster investment to hit EU climate and environment targets. Climate Risk Meets Health: New South African research is set to be shared at HIMSS Europe, linking extreme temperatures to measurable changes in healthcare use and hospital admissions, using long-running insurance data. Data Centres Under Scrutiny: A new study warns data centres may create “heat islands,” potentially shifting local temperatures around facilities. Extreme Weather Watch: Forecasts point to a possible “Super El Niño,” with an 82% chance of developing and raising risks for crop losses and supply disruptions across parts of Europe and beyond. Energy Transition in Focus: Morocco is accelerating Sahara solar and wind expansion to lock in itself as a key energy partner for Europe, while South Africa’s green hydrogen-ammonia project advances with major equipment selection and engineering work.
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