AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoHeat & water stress in Central Europe: The Danube hit record-low levels in Budapest (26 cm on July 28), with flows about 60% below average, halting water freight and hurting tourism as another heatwave threatens. Vienna circular economy: Vienna launched a new commingled recycling program, with residents snapping up new recycling totes in the early rollout. Extreme heat impacts people: A tennis player collapsed from heat-related illness during a match in Memphis, underscoring how summer conditions can quickly become dangerous. Nature protection & heritage: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites, including new natural areas and wildlife corridors, while Vienna’s historic centre was removed from the endangered list amid political uproar. Smart farming for climate resilience: 1NCE and Pessl Instruments are powering the METOS weather service, linking thousands of stations to help farmers track precipitation, soil moisture, and extreme weather risks across 80+ countries. Packaging & recycling push: DS Smith and Schneider Electric unveiled a universal, fully recyclable packaging solution for electrical switchgear to cut material use.
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