AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat & Public Health: A new assessment says Europe’s record-breaking heatwave was “virtually impossible” without human-caused warming, with nights staying dangerously hot and humidity raising heat-stress risk across the continent. UK Heatwave Fallout: Britain logged its hottest June day on record (36.7C in Somerset), with schools closing, transport disrupted, hospitals under pressure, and warnings to avoid outdoor exertion. Climate Accountability in Courts: A French court ruled TotalEnergies must revise its climate plan under a “vigilance” duty, pushing fossil-fuel firms to account for emissions-linked risks. Water Under Pressure: In Havant, a £1.3bn recycled-water project cleared a key step toward approval, aiming to protect chalk streams while boosting supplies for a warming climate. Cooling Demand & Energy Systems: On World Refrigeration Day, Aggreko urged “cool intelligence” and hybrid cooling as grid aging and weather volatility strain process cooling. Heat Meets Infrastructure: Global utilities and equipment makers pledged steps to tackle grid supply-chain bottlenecks as electrification accelerates. Ocean Conservation Pledges: Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference ended with $6.4bn in commitments for marine protection, fisheries monitoring, and climate finance. Local Heat Islands: In Slough, residents say datacentres are making summers unbearable, with research suggesting nearby temperature boosts.
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