Wildfire Crisis in Europe: Record heat and drought are driving “very extreme” wildfire conditions across Europe, with evacuations in Croatia, Greece, and France as fires spread through forests and homes. Drought Relief in the UK: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is rolling out £65m for drought-hit farmers, including £15m for on-farm reservoirs and added flexibility in environmental schemes so farmers can graze earlier without losing payments. Climate Adaptation via Retreat: Communities are increasingly choosing managed retreat as sea walls and levees fail—highlighting cases like Isle de Jean Charles and Newtok where relocation is becoming mainstream adaptation. Local Climate Action in the US: Kansas City-area cities are advancing a regional climate plan aimed at extreme heat, including reflective rooftops and public transit investments. Data Centers vs. Water in the Chesapeake Bay: Residents and advocates warn that data-center growth is straining water supplies, while NDAs and weak regional rules limit public visibility into energy and water use. Biodiversity & Habitat: Miami-Dade receives a major donation to protect endangered pine rocklands, while California lawmakers kill a plan that could have paved the way for grizzly bear reintroduction. Invasive Species Control: Alaska’s Pribilof Islands allow trained rat-hunting dogs under a new interim rule to protect seabirds.