AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMicroplastics and health: A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society meeting reports microplastics in 66% of lung cancer patients’ lung fluid samples versus 46% in people without cancer, with patients showing about double the particle burden; researchers say inhaled plastics can drive oxidative stress and inflammation, though they can’t yet prove cause-and-effect. Seabed cleanup in Greece: The Fishing For Litter programme says it has recovered 6,278 concrete blocks and about 11,700 abandoned ropes since 2019, removing over 360 tonnes of waste from deep waters, with the biggest problem areas in the Euboean Gulf, Thracian Sea and Thermaic Gulf. Circular economy push: EU ministers back the Circular Economy Act expected to become law in 2026, aiming to cut waste, keep resources in use longer, and remove barriers for circular business models. Weather watch: Greece braces for more autumn-like conditions on Sept. 16, with cloud, local rain and thunderstorms in western/southern areas, including Crete and the southern Peloponnese, plus possible hail in Crete. Ozone Day reminder: Sept. 16 marks the UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, tied to the Montreal Protocol’s success in phasing out ozone-depleting chemicals.
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