AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat & drought shock to Europe’s economy: A new report links Europe’s fifth heatwave of the year with wildfires, crop failures and dry rivers, warning the damage is hitting output, tourism, food prices, insurance and public budgets at once. Netherlands climate record: In De Bilt, the streak of official warm days has ended at 64 in a row, after a long heatwave period—another sign of how extreme summer conditions are becoming normal. North Sea marine heat: KNMI says the North Sea hit a record average temperature of 21.5°C off the Dutch coast, driven by climate change and high-pressure weather, raising risks for marine life. Rivers running dry, heritage exposed: As drought shrinks European waterways, a steam tugboat wreck has emerged from the Sava River in Serbia—an eerie reminder of how low water levels are reshaping landscapes. Water-smart planning (local): A Dutch-linked early warning and flood-prep push appears in coverage, including a Netherlands-partnered system for real-time flood decision support in Guwahati. Urban trees for resilience: Selkirk residents weigh a long-term urban forest strategy, framing trees as heat and stormwater infrastructure.
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