AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Outlook (El Niño): The UN weather agency (WMO) says El Niño is set to rapidly strengthen into a strong event between July and September, raising the odds of extreme weather worldwide. Swiss Glaciers: Under the heatwave glare, Switzerland’s Rhone Glacier reached “Glacier Loss Day” on 29 June—weeks earlier than usual—highlighting how quickly Alpine ice is being stripped. Heat & Health (Europe): Europe’s record-breaking heat is still driving excess deaths and straining services, with the Netherlands estimating hundreds of additional deaths and wildfires flaring where drought and wind collide. Swiss Tech for Decarbonisation: A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a synthetic “drop-in” fuel designed to work with existing combustion engines and infrastructure. Sustainable Farming (Ukraine): A Swiss-linked university partnership launched an online course on sustainable farming for Ukrainian farmers, focusing on soil health and conservation practices. Cooling Demand (Switzerland in focus): As heat hits, portable smart cooling appliances from China are surging in Europe, with Switzerland named among the strongest markets. Waste & Plastics: A new corn-starch-based tableware material claims home-compostable and marine-degradable properties, aiming to cut microplastics.
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