AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSwiss Weather Watch: MeteoSwiss says Switzerland will flip from late-summer warmth to autumn almost overnight: Wednesday brings a rapid ~10°C drop, heavy rain, strong gusts and thunderstorms—especially in Valais—followed by a drier, sunnier but cooler week. Biodiversity & Citizen Science: In a quirky but serious soil study, over 1,000 people across Switzerland buried cotton underwear for two months to map underground biological activity in gardens, lawns, farms and meadows. Water & Wildlife Crisis: In Canada’s Shuswap region, chinook salmon are returning with cloudy or missing eyes—linked to river conditions worsened by heat and water stress; protection orders were issued, rescinded, then reissued as drought and wildfire pressures grew. Energy Efficiency in Practice: ABB is partnering with Borussia Dortmund to turn SIGNAL IDUNA PARK into a smart-energy showcase, using energy management and building automation to improve reliability without a costly rebuild. Climate Risk & Health: A WHO review of the dengue drug pipeline finds six candidates with development support, but only one has reached late-stage trials—highlighting how fast-moving disease threats strain preparedness.
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