AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat & Health: Europe’s blistering summer is already linked to over 30,000 excess deaths, with provisional figures from EuroMomo pointing to more than 32,000 across the continent and an AFP count of about 33,000 across eight countries including the Netherlands. Wildfire Hazards: As drought and heat fuel wildfires, crews in several countries—including the Netherlands—have found and sometimes triggered buried WWI/WWII bombs and mines, forcing bomb-disposal teams into fire zones. Arctic Shipping Shift: South Korea has launched a first pilot container voyage to Europe via the Northern Sea Route, stopping in Felixstowe, Rotterdam and Gdansk, aiming to cut distance versus Suez while testing seasonal ice limits. Water-Smart Cities: A new urban planning idea—treating cities like sponges—targets flooding by absorbing and slowing stormwater. Local Climate Resilience: Reports also highlight how extreme rain and heat are overwhelming infrastructure, pushing the need for better water absorption and preparedness.
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