AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater & Drought: Switzerland’s rivers and lakes are at their lowest levels in decades, and dams are filled to just 46% of capacity after weeks of heat and little rain—raising concerns for water supply and electricity generation. Heat & Air Quality: Swiss research links climate change to rising ground-level ozone, with heatwaves boosting harmful summer smog even as other air pollution improves. Wildfire Preparedness: A St Gallen cantonal motion highlights how drought is forcing emergency water transport to the Alps by helicopter, while another Swiss report looks at adapting snowmaking “snow cannons” for wildfire defence. Food Safety: SGS released guidance for Swiss food businesses preparing for new EU listeria rules for ready-to-eat foods from 1 July 2026. Biodiversity & Wildlife: A Swiss city moves to protect swallows, swifts and bats, as drought and heat keep stressing ecosystems. International Climate Context: A study warns Europe’s June heatwave drove thousands of excess deaths—another reminder that extreme weather is escalating.
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