AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGreenwashing Crackdown: Dutch consumer groups led by Consumentenbond have filed an EU complaint alleging misleading climate claims by energy firms, including ANWB, Greenchoice and Vattenfall, and also named major European players like Shell and TotalEnergies, pushing the European Commission for tougher action on “clean” gas marketing and 2050 net-zero promises that they say hide ongoing fossil investment. Heat Risk in Cities: Amsterdam is urging residents to block sun on big windows with curtains or sheets outside as the Netherlands faces another heatwave, with health experts warning heat can be deadly for vulnerable people. Agri-Tech for Less Waste: A Dutch agri-tech trial is testing a retail avocado ripeness scanner designed to reduce consumer-caused bruising by giving shoppers guidance on when fruit is ready to eat. Farming Next-Gen Support: EIT Food launched “Future Harvest,” backing young farmers across France, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and Türkiye to build climate-resilient, viable operations as the farming workforce ages. Consumer Mood Watch: CBS reports Dutch consumer confidence improved in June (from -46 to -39), though it remains below the long-term average. Investment Slows: CBS also says investment in tangible fixed assets fell 3.5% year-on-year in April, with June conditions slightly less unfavourable.
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