AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoZero Waste Week in Istanbul: The Zero Waste Festival opened June 4 at Atatürk Airport, aiming to draw about one million visitors over four days with recycling workshops, energy-efficiency talks, circular economy projects and sustainability education, under the patronage of Emine Erdoğan. Coastal pressure and housing: Türkiye’s summer coastal property market keeps climbing, with prices in top destinations rising roughly 20–25% year-on-year, led by Bodrum and the northern Aegean as buyers chase year-round, less crowded homes. Heat adaptation in Turkey: A new study using mobile location data across seven countries, including Türkiye, finds people often retreat indoors during heatwaves, while malls and parks can act as key cooling refuges—especially where homes lack air conditioning. Environmental enforcement update: In Tennessee’s Turkey Creek case, officials say sampling and cautionary monitoring after a sewer overflow have returned to pre-event conditions, with the utility released from extra sampling obligations. Climate integrity warning: A report highlights why many voluntary carbon offsets fail to deliver reliable emissions cuts, pointing to recurring structural problems across major registries and project types. Energy and industry backdrop: SunExpress trims UK summer routes and frequencies due to higher jet fuel costs tied to regional geopolitical volatility.
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