Climate Policy & Politics: B.C. Premier David Eby faces mounting scrutiny over how to square LNG support with climate commitments, as critics warn ministers can’t freely diverge on major files. Heat & Health: A new look at Europe’s deadly June heatwave highlights how extreme temperatures are becoming a bigger killer, with older people and workers facing the harshest impacts. Air Quality Tech: Beijing reports major PM2.5 gains since 2013, crediting a digital monitoring-and-enforcement system that helped drive cleaner skies. Water Safety Tech: Researchers propose machine learning that uses routine water data to flag viral and bacterial contamination risks before lab results finish. Climate Adaptation & Nature: A Nature Climate Change study finds mountain trees don’t all march uphill—hydraulic traits can push some species downslope, reshaping forest forecasts. Community & Infrastructure: Colleton County, S.C. moves to tighten rules for data centers after residents cite weak power, water worries, and environmental threats. Food Security R&D: Zimbabwe’s Sirdc will launch five climate-smart maize varieties aimed at drought tolerance and resilience. Marine Tech: Hawaiʻi researchers use drones to deploy suction-cup whale tags, reducing disturbance while expanding tracking.