AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire smoke crisis: Canadian wildfires are pushing hazardous air across North America, with Detroit reported as the world’s most polluted major city (AQI peaking at 724) and Chicago closing beaches and outdoor pools as PM2.5 hit extreme levels; Toronto also faced orange-level warnings as smoke forecasting remains difficult. Heatwave health toll: An AFP analysis links June’s record-breaking European heatwave to at least 12,000 excess deaths across nine countries, with Switzerland among those seeing all-time temperature records. Working from home emissions: A Swiss study of over 1,000 teleworkers finds the commute cut can be wiped out by extra home heating, lighting and devices—remote work isn’t automatically climate-friendly. Swiss nature & climate: Research highlights that Switzerland’s Alps are becoming more flood-prone than previously thought, while a separate report flags rising health risks from Sahara dust reaching Europe. Energy transition in the spotlight: The EU backs Bertrand Piccard’s hydrogen-powered around-the-world flight project, positioning green hydrogen as key for zero-emission aviation.
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