AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Drought Watch: MeteoSwiss reports fresh Swiss temperature records as the heatwave peaks, with Engelberg hitting 29.1°C and Payerne reaching 33.5°C; forecasts point to 34–38°C and strong dry gusts, while drought alerts remain high. Water & Wildfire Risk: With rivers and lakes at very low levels and wildfire danger elevated across much of the country, authorities warn conditions could worsen if August stays hot and dry. Climate Accountability in Court: A French court ruling orders TotalEnergies to report not just its own emissions but also those from customers using its products, pushing the next phase of Europe’s climate litigation. Low-Carbon Materials: ETH Zurich researchers developed a living building material using cyanobacteria that pulls CO₂ from the air and gradually strengthens as minerals form. Clean Transport in Switzerland: Hoyer has started operating fully electric trucks in Switzerland, cutting energy use versus diesel and supporting decarbonised logistics. Local Innovation: NaturLoop turns Philippine coconut husk waste into Cocoboard wood panels, aiming for lower-carbon, circular construction materials. Tech & Society: A Swiss study finds the country leads Europe in daily AI use, but workers worry about generational access to jobs.
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