Heat & Drought Watch: Natural Resources Wales moved parts of north and south-east Wales into “prolonged dry weather,” citing record heat, very low rainfall, and dangerous river and groundwater impacts. Wildfire Smoke Health: A “Code Red” air-quality alert was issued for Newark as Canadian wildfire smoke and ozone-forming conditions push AQI into unhealthy territory. Extreme Rain, Flash Floods: Experts warn climate-driven heavier downpours are fueling more deadly flash floods across the US, with infrastructure and building choices lagging behind. Water Security in the Philippines: Laguna Water says it’s stepping up monitoring and maintenance to protect supplies as El Niño risks shift weather patterns. Plastic Pollution Reality Check: A multi-part look at the Philippines’ “plastic paradox” says low consumption doesn’t prevent massive leakage—much waste is unmanaged, burned, or washed into waterways. Nature-Based Resilience: On the US-Mexico border, ranchers are using ancient rock detention structures (“trincheras”) to slow runoff, rebuild soils, and boost biodiversity. Conservation & Community: India’s environment minister urged forest officers to make local communities stakeholders, arguing conservation works best when people benefit and participate. Biodiversity Science: A genomic study suggests koalas suffered a major population decline about 100,000 years ago—long before humans arrived—reshaping the species’ timeline. Clean Tech & Policy: New York’s data-center moratorium pauses large projects while regulators assess energy, water, and air impacts. Kids Lead the Change: UK schools earned Eco-Schools Green Flag recognition for pupil-led pond restoration and sustainability projects.