AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoGlaciers in Crisis (Switzerland): GLAMOS/SCNAT report Swiss glaciers lost about 5.5% of ice volume in 2026, with the past five years down nearly 20%—driven by low winter snow and record heat, leaving even high-altitude snow cover gone early. Heat & Health (Europe): Western Europe saw over 34,600 heat deaths during the hottest summer on record, underscoring how climate extremes hit people directly. Air Pollution Cross-Border (Asia): Indonesia’s forest and peatland fires kept worsening, with smoke pushing into Malaysia and Singapore; Kuala Lumpur and Singapore ranked among the most polluted major cities. Climate Finance Scrutiny: A report says major banks tied to the UN’s net-zero alliances continued lending to coal between 2022 and 2025, raising questions about real-world decarbonisation. Water & Risk (Switzerland/Europe): Low water levels disrupted Lake Constance ferry services, a reminder that drought affects transport and ecosystems too. Circular Economy (EVs): An EV battery recycling market outlook points to rapid growth, driven by stricter EU recycling rules and higher recycling targets.
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