AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat & drought in Europe: The WMO says July was the joint second-warmest on record, with Western Europe seeing its hottest June–July stretch ever and more heatwaves into August. Netherlands drought pressure: The Dutch Drought Monitor warns the Rhine at Lobith hit a record low (615 m³/s) and flows could stay weak into December, with precipitation deficits near 300 mm and rising salinity; agriculture and ecosystems are taking a hit, including blue-green algae and fish deaths. Local water rules: A surface-water ban near Amsterdam is set to take effect as the drought worsens. Wildlife & conflict: The Royal Dutch Hunters Association calls for a more realistic wolf policy focused on “bold wolves” that approach people and dogs more closely in the densely used Dutch landscape. Consumer climate tech scam: Techniek Nederland warns buyers about “fake air conditioners” sold online that lack an outdoor unit or exhaust hose, meaning they can’t cool like real airco systems. Global climate context: A study finds many big cities are managing “green growth” by raising incomes while cutting nitrogen dioxide. Netherlands science & health: Bruker takes a majority stake in Leiden’s MIMETAS to expand human tissue disease models for drug development.
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