AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire & Heat Alert: Greece is facing another round of extreme heat and fire risk, with authorities warning residents in Thessaloniki to stay indoors due to toxic smoke from a wildfire tied to a recycling plant, while wildfires also raged across Spain and France during Europe’s record heat wave. Coastal Protection: Zakynthos’ Navagio “Shipwreck Beach” will stay closed to boats and swimmers until 31 October 2026 as authorities extend the shoreline with about 45,000 cubic metres of gravel to reduce landslide and erosion risk. Energy Transition Funding: Greece’s Recovery and Resilience Fund energy programs are now fully absorbed, reaching 180,000 citizens and businesses, with €3.3bn split across efficiency, renewables/storage, and other low-carbon projects. Water Safety Concern: Marietta residents in the US are raising alarms over alleged brine waste leakage from injection wells and possible long-term contamination of drinking water. Tourism & Nature Management: Greece also moves to expand Navagio’s protection, while broader Mediterranean tourism continues to adapt to climate pressures. Biodiversity Science: A rare fossil goose from New Zealand’s ancient lake deposits has been identified as a new species, reshaping how giant flightless birds evolved.
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