AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeatwave Alerts: Portugal’s IPMA has issued red heat warnings for Lisbon and Setúbal, with Coimbra and Leiria to follow, as temperatures could reach around 44°C and nights may stay unusually warm for at least a week. Health & Work Safety: The Directorate-General of Health has urged heat protections for workers, including prevention plans and extra hydration as the risk of heat-related illness rises. Climate Context: Scientists say the recent European heat was virtually impossible without climate change, underlining how extreme weather is becoming more likely. Biodiversity & Biosecurity: A highly venomous Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) has been detected in Porto for the first time on the Iberian Peninsula, with researchers stressing the public risk is low due to the species’ shy habits. Environment Tech: Open Cosmos launched OpenConstellation 1.0 to speed up Earth observation for uses including disaster response and environmental monitoring. Coastal Tourism Management: Algarve authorities are mapping beach zones to reduce conflicts over parasols and private sun-loungers.
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