AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Health: New figures suggest Europe’s early, brutal heatwave drove a spike in deaths, with “excess mortality” in late June reaching about 14,260 for the week ending June 28, and more than 12,000 among people aged 65+—a reminder that many heat-linked deaths may never be officially recorded as such. Climate Policy Fight: A new EU ETS proposal is drawing backlash for watering down emissions cuts, with critics warning it could derail industry’s transition just as heat and wildfires intensify. Data Centers vs Environment: Protests and lawsuits are growing against fast-expanding AI data centers over land, electricity and water use, including claims of unpermitted gas turbines and pollution impacts near communities. Wildlife Management: EU member states are urging looser culling rules for the recovering cormorant population, arguing fish losses and ecological damage are worsening. Denmark Angle—Noise & Health: A Danish-linked review finds transport noise is among top environmental risks for cardiovascular disease, tying higher road-noise levels to increased mortality. Press Freedom (Denmark-based): Copenhagen AI firm Good Tape launches “Names” to protect journalists’ safety and mental health amid record media worker deaths worldwide.
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