AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeatwave Human Toll: Spain reported at least 1,028 heat-related deaths in June, as the country also logged its hottest first half on record—part of a Europe-wide surge that scientists say would have been “virtually impossible” without climate change. Swiss Climate Reality Check: Switzerland also broke June temperature records, while experts warn glaciers are losing ice fast under accelerating heat. Transport & Health Pressure: With extreme heat stretching across Europe, authorities issued severe warnings and even travel guidance updates for holidaymakers—highlighting how climate impacts are now hitting everyday life. E-Waste Push (Egypt–Switzerland): Egypt and Switzerland signed a CHF 1.4m grant to build a national system for sustainable e-waste recycling, including stronger rules and extended producer responsibility. Cars Emissions Gap: Switzerland met CO₂ limits on paper for new vehicles, but plug-in hybrids show much higher real-world pollution than lab tests. Packaging With Recycled Content: Amcor supplied a tamper-evident closure to Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg, with ISCC+ certification for traceability of recycled material. Energy & Industry: A study links bitcoin mining inefficiency to massive wasted energy, while Lonza expands HPAPI/ADC payload-linker capacity at Visp.
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