AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoExtreme Heat & Water Crisis: Europe’s rivers are hitting record lows, with satellite images showing waterways shrinking “so severe it can be seen from space,” and drought now disrupting shipping, hydropower and even nuclear cooling across the continent. Swiss Drought Reality: Switzerland is also feeling it—Beznau is capped at about 50% generation as the Aare warms, while the Schwyz Alps face scarce water and fodder, forcing some cattle off pastures early. Invasive Species Watch: Canton Bern and Köniz have confirmed the spread of the invasive Japanese beetle, triggering restrictions on moving garden waste and using nematodes on sports pitches. Clean Energy Storage: Switzerland’s home solar boom is driving rapid growth in battery storage as midday production increasingly exceeds what the grid can absorb. Swiss Tech for Sustainability: Baumer opened a large Innovation Lab in Frauenfeld to stress-test sensors for harsh environments, supporting longer-lasting industrial performance. Cyber & Resilience: Graubünden reported a cyberattack on a SharePoint server, saying no data leak or account compromise was found. Tourism Under Heat: Swiss mountain railways report a summer surge in visitors seeking cooler heights.
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