Climate & Health: Europe’s heatwave is killing people fast, and one new argument says the real driver is policy—rationing cooling, starving the grid, and prioritizing ideology over reliable power. Ocean Warming: Scientists warn hotter seas could trigger more “mass mortality events” for marine life, with toxic algae blooms already harming ecosystems and nearby communities. El Niño Watch: NOAA raised odds that El Niño will become “very strong” this fall, with a 97% chance it lasts into early spring 2027—signals for drought, downpours, and heat risk worldwide. Biodiversity & Conservation: India’s Environment Minister chaired the Central Zoo Authority meeting in Coimbatore, pushing zoo upgrades, animal welfare, and conservation research, including plans for a nationwide animal biobank network. Nature-Based Climate Finance: Green Compass launched a new community investment drive to expand green stormwater infrastructure in Washington, DC—turning runoff into retention credits while cutting emissions. Research & Data: NIH released the biggest All of Us data update yet, adding 747,000+ participants and expanding genomic and health records for precision medicine. Tech & Security: Darktrace says an AI gateway connected to Amazon Bedrock was hijacked for cryptomining—another reminder that AI infrastructure needs tighter defenses. Geothermal for Power-Hungry Industry: A push grows for geothermal to help decarbonize data centers, adding reliable heat and electricity as electricity demand surges. Mining & Livelihoods: A new warning flags Papua New Guinea risks from large-scale mining and oil palm—calling for stronger independent impact assessments and real rehabilitation duties.