AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMicroplastics and health: A University of Larissa team reported at the European Respiratory Society meeting that microplastics were found in 66% of lung cancer patients’ lung fluid/tissue samples versus 46% without cancer, with higher particle burdens in patients; researchers say inhaled plastics may drive oxidative stress and inflammation, though they can’t yet prove cause. EU funding momentum: Greece activated the full 2021–2027 NSRF budget (€26.2bn), with approved projects reaching 90.4% of available funding, aiming for sustainable growth, jobs, social cohesion and better everyday services. Plastics industry scrutiny: Athens County’s port authority approved a lease for a Canadian plastics firm (CCC Plastics) to make extruded plastic pellets near The Plains, drawing resident concerns about health and environmental risks. Kids online rules (Greece included): The EU proposed the “Kids Act” to restrict social media for children under 13, using a decentralised age-verification app already piloted in Greece. Climate-linked policy debate: A report on Greece’s role in EU climate and energy discussions comes amid broader European pressure to speed decarbonisation and manage environmental risks.
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