AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHeat & Wildfires: Southern Europe is bracing for more extreme heat as wildfires keep ripping through Portugal, Spain and Greece, with toxic smoke warnings and evacuations disrupting travel and even the Tour de France route. Public Health & Air: New research links air pollution exposure to DNA changes in sperm, raising fresh fertility concerns. Energy Transition Pressure: France’s air-conditioning shortage is turning into a social flashpoint, with low AC coverage and school closures during heat pushing demand. EU Carbon Rules: The European Commission set the CBAM base price at 75.28 euros per tonne of CO2 for Q2 2026 and clarified verification rules for importers and accredited verifiers. Circular Tech & Industry: Eni Storage Systems has begun building an LFP battery hub in Brindisi, aiming to scale stationary energy storage capacity. Waste & Landfill Cleanup: The EBRD launched a tender to rehabilitate and close the Duboko landfill near Uzice in Serbia. Microplastics Policy: A push for microfiber filters on washing machines is gaining momentum, targeting microfibre pollution at the source.
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