AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Climate Policy: The European Commission is set to overhaul the Emissions Trading System, testing whether it can keep pressure on polluters while easing the burden on struggling industries—an outcome that could reshape the future cost of carbon and the pace of decarbonisation. Heat & Energy Demand: Cooling is surging across Europe as heatwaves drive air-conditioning use; EU household energy for cooling nearly doubled (+99%) from 2018 to 2024, with Austria, Moldova and several Balkan and Adriatic countries among the biggest jumpers, including Slovenia (+114%). Air Pollution Impacts: Wildfire smoke pushed Toronto to the worst air quality among major cities worldwide, with officials urging people to stay indoors as temperatures also worsened conditions. Coastal Nature in Slovenia: Piran’s Fiesa public beach reopened after a near-million-euro renovation, adding greenery and better access while aiming to protect nearby habitats, including bird-rich freshwater lakes behind the shore. Local Politics (Ljubljana): The Ljubljana mayor faces a major electoral challenge after backlash over paid parking expansion and a historic referendum that failed on turnout but showed overwhelming opposition.
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