AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeatwave Watch (Portugal): The IPMA warns temperatures could hit 40ºC in inland areas of Portugal, especially parts of the Algarve, with warm nights and mostly dry conditions. Energy Resilience: Portugal and Morocco are pushing for EU support for a new electricity interconnection, aiming to boost grid resilience after last year’s Iberian blackout and to add another route between Europe and North Africa. Packaging Circularity: Portugal’s packaging deposit system has reached 100 million units, showing growing adoption as SDR Portugal works with municipalities to improve urban hygiene and collection. Coastal & Marine Heat: Portugal’s coastal waters are reported to be warming above 20C in a marine heatwave, raising pressure on local ecosystems. Public Health & Heat Impacts: A report links extreme heat to heart strain, highlighting that cardiovascular risk may rise even without classic heatstroke. Wildlife/Heritage Risk: Questions are being raised about whether Portugal’s natural heritage sites could face UNESCO status concerns. Tourism Safety: In Spain’s Costa del Sol, dozens of tourists were hospitalised after a hotel pool pump leak, underscoring risks around water systems.
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