AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat & Health: Western Europe just logged its hottest June on record, with Copernicus reporting a 20.74°C average and officials linking the heatwave to thousands of excess deaths, including in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries. Air Pollution: During the same hot spell, ozone built up near ground level, with forecasts showing the worst conditions shifting across Benelux and northern France as heat intensified. Climate Litigation Watch: A Paris court is set to rule on a landmark case that could force TotalEnergies to cut oil and gas output, as extreme heat disrupts daily life and raises pressure on fossil-fuel accountability. Dutch Policy & Risk: A Dutch report highlights gaps in e-bike regulation that can raise injury risks for young riders, pointing to the need for tighter safety rules. Soil & Biodiversity Research: New EU-backed grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation fund long-term work on fungal diseases, soil health and climate-resilient ecosystems, aiming to better define what “healthy soils” actually look like. Circular Food Tech (Netherlands): Mosa Meat’s Mark Post discusses how cultivated meat—first developed in the Netherlands—could scale up in Europe to support food security and cut environmental pressure.
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