PFAS Health Watch: New research links higher per- and polyfluoroalkyl exposure in kids to lower bone density by age 12, raising fracture concerns—especially for girls—adding pressure for cleaner water and reduced exposure during key growth years. Data Center Scrutiny: Michigan’s Citizens Research Council report weighs electricity, water, noise, and local economic effects, urging case-by-case review while noting regulators already assess major water withdrawals. Local Governance on AI: Hamilton, Canada, moves toward an AI data-centre moratorium while staff draft interim rules covering energy, water, noise, and heat impacts. Great Lakes Research Funding: New York’s DEC will fund the University at Buffalo with $5M to relaunch the Great Lakes Research Consortium, aiming to improve ecosystem understanding and management decisions. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF warns nearly 1.1 billion children face overlapping climate hazards, with extreme heat and drought among the most common threats. Fertilizer Push in Ghana: Ghana’s Feed Ghana Programme distributes 40,000 bags of inorganic fertilizer plus drones and organic inputs to boost productivity and modernize farming. Green Urban Planning: A Pennsylvania borough advances drafts for a comprehensive zoning ordinance and subdivision rules to balance student and long-term housing while updating land-use guidance. Nuclear Cooperation: Saskatchewan and Poland sign an MoU to expand nuclear energy collaboration, including workforce, research, and small modular reactor development. Extreme Weather Preparedness: Ottawa approves a $1M pilot grant to help community groups prepare for and respond to major storms and flooding.