Climate & Food Resilience: Hungarian experts say organic farming can better weather drought, with soils holding 10–15% more water even if yields are modestly lower. Energy Efficiency: Canada expands its Greener Homes Affordability Program to Quebec, B.C., Nova Scotia and P.E.I., aiming to cut bills and about 1.5 tonnes of household emissions per home via heat pumps and insulation. Clean Energy Tech (Defense-linked): India’s TKIL Industries plans a green hydrogen microgrid at the College of Military Engineering in Pune, pairing hydrogen production, storage and fuel-cell power for off-grid resilience. Plastic Reduction Push: “Plastic Free July” returns as a month-long challenge to cut single-use plastics, starting with one item participants commit to ditch. Digital Safety for Kids: Philippines House leaders file a Children’s Social Media Safety Act to curb risks like harmful content, cyberbullying, exploitation and addiction. Heat & Health Research: A new study warns that long daily exposure to short-form reels may worsen attention, stress and anxiety in children and teens. Aviation Environment Spotlight: Vancouver’s YVR honored an airport worker for environmental work, highlighting ongoing climate monitoring efforts. Wildlife Disease Alert: Australia warns pet owners after H5N1 bird flu is detected on the mainland for the first time.