AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat Preparedness: KNMI has launched a new 0-to-10 “heat intensity” (hittekracht) scale in its app, aiming to explain why people can collapse even when temperatures aren’t extreme—while new data suggest many Dutch municipalities still lack local heat plans. Grid Strain: Rising demand for higher-capacity connections is pushing the Dutch power network to breaking point, with thousands of households facing delays up to three years as Utrecht parts are effectively “closed” for new capacity. Energy Transition Pressure: The grid crunch is being driven by electrification at home—heat pumps and EV charging—so residents are now feeling congestion after businesses were hit first. Climate Risk Outlook: The WMO warns El Niño is likely to form this summer, and climate change could supercharge its impacts, raising the odds of more intense heat and extreme weather. Sustainability & Food: A new study highlights a gut microbe (Akkermansia muciniphila) that may help prevent weight regain after dieting, adding to growing interest in how biology affects long-term health.
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