AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoHeat and health: NASA’s timelapse shows Europe baked under repeated 40C+ heatwaves, with hospitalisations and deaths rising; coastal Turkey is flagged among areas hit hardest. Cultural heritage (Turkey): Archaeologists in Çanakkale report new cold-water pools and bath infrastructure at the 1,700-year-old Apollo Smintheus sanctuary, adding detail to Anatolia’s layered history. Water quality (Turkey-linked global watch): A Missouri report finds potentially unsafe bacteria levels in most tested creek locations, pointing to sewage overflows, failing septic systems and stormwater runoff as likely sources. Biodiversity science (Turkey): Researchers say they’ve discovered 13 new plant species across Türkiye, expanding the country’s known flora. Climate policy (Turkey): Türkiye is preparing drought and land-protection efforts for COP17, underscoring how water stress is shaping environmental priorities. Maritime environment: MSC is resuming multiple Red Sea services after nearly three years around the Cape, a move that could affect regional pollution and shipping risk levels.
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