AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Risk & Heat: More than 10,000 people were evacuated in southwestern France as wildfires spread near Bordeaux, while Spain and France brace for more blazes under extreme heat. Cyprus Fire Readiness: TechIsland-backed Geosfire unveiled 24/7 satellite-based wildfire detection for Cyprus, aiming to spot fires earlier beyond daytime spotting. Community Response Funding: TechIsland also committed €450,000 to equip 45 Cypriot communities with small fire engines, targeting the first critical moments of a blaze. Desert Dust & Health: A Cyprus Institute-led Nature study links intensifying desert-dust intrusions to climate change, with rising asthma and mortality during dust events—especially relevant for Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean. Heatwave Impacts Locally: Cyprus issued its first summer orange heat warning as temperatures hit 43C, with outdoor work halted during peak hours. Food Waste Cut: Friends of the Earth Cyprus launched Food Connect, a free app to divert edible surplus food from businesses to charities and the public. Environmental Taxes: Eurostat data shows Cyprus collected €718.72m in environmental tax revenue in 2024.
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