AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRotterdam Recycling Fire: A major blaze at a recycling plant near the port of Rotterdam sent thick, foul-smelling smoke across the city, with 50–100 tonnes of household and commercial waste reported involved. Roads and the Maastunnel were closed, residents were told to stay indoors and switch off ventilation, and firefighters kept working through the night to extinguish hotspots and separate debris. Heat & Water Stress in Europe: Europe’s extreme heat continues to raise risks for power systems and daily life, while drought is also pushing rivers to record-low levels—adding pressure to cooling water access and transport. Biodiversity Watch: Scientists and citizen volunteers in Montenegro have described two new snail species, strengthening calls to protect Komarnica Canyon in the Durmitor World Heritage area. Energy Transition Pressure: A new global business survey finds overwhelming support for clean electrification, but warns grids and policy frameworks aren’t moving fast enough. Dutch Links to Global Climate Impacts: Dutch researchers and partners are also tied into wider island resilience work, with the Dutch Caribbean invited to submit research for a major 2027 conference in Curaçao.
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