Climate Heat & Oceans: Scientists say the world’s seas hit the hottest July on record, with severe marine heatwaves tied to devastating European wildfires. Wildlife Under Pressure: In Kenya’s Samburu Reserve, encroachment and climate change are disrupting migration corridors and driving declines in iconic species. Toxic Exposure Near Green Space: A US study finds many parks sit close to toxic chemical-reporting and hazardous-waste sites, challenging the idea that nature and pollution are separate. Data Centers vs Water & Power: Australia weighs rules for AI-driven data centers, while Malaysia’s MPOB promotes palm-oil-based immersion cooling to cut water use. Conservation Tech: China is using AI fish-ID to monitor species at a Tibet hydropower fishway. Carbon & Community Livelihoods: Indonesia pushes carbon trading and ecotourism in Wonosobo to fund reforestation and protect ecosystems. Policy & Governance: Australia’s energy market operator AEMO faces a governance overhaul as its role expands. Research for Resilience: K-State’s western Kansas field days spotlight locally tested farm solutions as climate stress reshapes agriculture.