AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Crisis in Europe: A new wave of extreme heat has swept across Europe, with temperatures topping 40°C in multiple countries and over 1,300 deaths reported, disrupting schools, transport and health services. Dutch Dairy Nitrogen Rules: The Netherlands will cap dairy at 2.6 livestock units per hectare (LU/ha) and offer €2bn support so farmers can cut nitrogen emissions using “best available techniques,” alongside €2.2bn for nature restoration. Green Claims Crackdown: An EU-wide push against weak “green” marketing could force brands to rein in sustainability claims, after a Dutch court case found misleading climate advertising by KLM. Schiphol Ground Handling: dnata has won a seven-year ground handling license at Amsterdam Schiphol, extending cargo and passenger operations as the airport moves into its next phase. Biochar Asphalt Pilot: Differdange (Luxembourg) is trialling biochar-enriched asphalt to cut carbon footprints, with the first road section laid on Rue de l’Hôpital. Electrify Now Push: A global initiative aims to boost clean electrification, raising electricity’s share of energy demand from ~21% to 35% by 2035, with focus on transport, industry and buildings.
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