AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat Disaster Watch: Western Europe logged over 10,000 excess deaths during late-June’s record heatwave, with more than 9,000 among people aged 65+—and the spike is being linked to human-driven climate change. UK Health Update: A new study estimates at least 2,700 heatwave deaths in England and Wales from May–June, with 42% tied to extra heat from warming. Wildfire Crisis in France: A major blaze in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris has burned 800+ hectares, triggered evacuations, and disrupted trains and the A6 highway; officials suspect arson and have deployed water-bombing aircraft. Wildfire Toll in Spain: In Andalusia, a fast-moving wildfire has killed at least 12 and left 23 missing, as firefighters battle extreme heat and dry conditions. Energy Pressure: Low river levels and warmer water are forcing output limits at French nuclear plants, while heat is also driving higher electricity demand. Cyber & Security: France says it will summon Russia’s ambassador over a “vast cyber campaign” and back EU/UK sanctions targeting alleged sabotage and espionage across Europe. Business & Jobs: PageGroup says the UK jobs market is “tough but stable,” while cutting costs and fee-earner headcount. Tech & Industry: Reinforce3D and 3Dees are pushing a Central/Eastern Europe sales partnership to make structural reinforcement easier to adopt via additive manufacturing.
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