Oil Spill Risk: NGOs warn an alleged Russian “shadow fleet” tanker is leaking crude near Oman’s nature reserve, with satellite imagery suggesting the slick has ballooned from tens of square kilometers to hundreds—raising fears of a severe, long-lasting marine disaster. River Resilience & Planning: In Pune, a riverfront development approval for a new stretch sparked a public clash between officials and an environmental activist, with flood protection and “sustainable” design at the center of the debate. Climate-Smart Agriculture: Whole Foods and the National Young Farmers Coalition launched a $1M fund for beginning farmers under 40, pairing money with technical help for climate-smart, lower-impact practices. Cross-Border Ecosystem Protection: Mexico, the U.S., and Canada highlighted progress on USMCA environmental cooperation, including forest and protected-area work plus steps to cut marine litter ahead of the 2026 review. Wildfire Smoke Health: Southern B.C. faces an expanded air-quality Orange Alert as wildfire haze lingers for 24–48 hours, with communities urged to limit exposure. Nature Education Access: A new outdoor-focused public library in Colorado will open with trails and gear lending—part library, part “REI”—to get more people learning outdoors. Climate Costs for Heritage: Māori communities in Aotearoa face rising insurance costs for marae as insurers price climate hazards more directly, threatening cover and affordability. Environmental Health Workforce: Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced the Environmental Health Workforce Act to build a national strategy and strengthen staffing for environmental public health as climate-driven disasters increase. Biodiversity Rescue: DiCaprio and Bezos-backed Phoenix Species Project plans $200M to help revive 100 of the world’s most threatened species.