Extreme Heat & Public Health: The UK hit its hottest May on record, with record “tropical night” temperatures and heat-health alerts—while southern India reports heatstroke deaths and researchers warn cities aren’t ready for what hotter El Niño-driven seasons could bring. Storm Recovery: South Africa’s Western Cape is assessing damage after severe storms, with key bridges reopening and repairs scheduled into early June. Plastic Waste Rules of Thumb: A new explainer highlights why plastic bags and film often clog recycling systems and how disposal should vary by material and local rules. Blue Carbon for Finance: Vietnam launched a national blue carbon partnership to turn mangroves and seagrass into climate-resilience and green-finance assets, linking conservation, science, and funding. Renewables Go Mainstream: Ghana plans to scale solar, mini-grids, and rooftop power beyond pilots, while Parliament aims to install solar panels to push “awareness to action.” Community Climate Resilience: Belize’s Greening Belize Initiative is accelerating reforestation with data-sharing to improve monitoring and protect forest-based food systems. Environmental Justice in Conflict: Research estimates the Gaza war has generated tens of millions of tonnes of CO₂e, arguing military emissions must be counted in climate accounting. Water, Sanitation & School Attendance: New WASH facilities in Solomon Islands schools add gender-friendly ablution blocks and handwashing stations, improving health and attendance. Nature Protection Governance: Auckland’s Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum begins public meetings to coordinate long-term care for protected landscapes. Climate Tech & Industry: South Korea is urged to build an “electro-state” using domestic electricity (renewables and nuclear) to cut fossil import vulnerability as AI demand grows. Environmental Harm From Extraction: Reporting and analysis revisit the ongoing Lapindo mudflow in East Java, focusing on “disaster-making” and survivors’ struggles for justice.