AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoExtreme Heat: Europe’s heatwaves killed an estimated 50,000 people this summer and cut EU GDP by about €17 billion; researchers say climate change drove nearly two-thirds of the deaths. Connected Cars: Norway’s military found Chinese-made rental cars had recorded activity near military sites, including movements and access codes, raising concerns about data collection. Salmon Farming: Norwegian producer Lerøy is using poultry byproducts in salmon feed as fishmeal prices rise; labels need not disclose the change. Barents Fisheries: Norway and Russia agreed to raise the 2027 cod quota by 14% to 325,000 tonnes, after this year’s quota hit its lowest level since 1991. North Sea Drilling: The UK approved the Jackdaw gas field, co-owned by Norway’s Equinor, while the company says its wider North Sea investment stance is unchanged. Electric Shift: Electric cars made up 97.8% of Norway’s new-car sales in the latest figures, far ahead of the EU average.
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