Amazon Deforestation: Brazil’s Amazon clearing fell sharply under President Lula, with officials citing a major drop in 2026—though critics warn oil expansion could still threaten forests. Heat as a Public Health Crisis: Europe’s extreme heat is driving calls for real cooling access, with debates over air conditioning, grid reliability, and who bears the risk. Cooling Solutions: A Saudi project signs a deal for open-space geothermal district cooling, aiming to scale safer, steadier cooling for buildings. Water Under El Niño: Davao City faces below-normal rains and dry-season pressure as El Niño develops, renewing focus on diversifying water sources. Urban Forests: Sri Lanka’s environment ministry highlights trees as climate infrastructure—cooling cities, improving air, and reducing flood impacts—if funding and planning are sustained. Ganga Wetlands: India’s NMCG is restoring five wetlands and planning expansion across the Ganga basin to revive habitats and biodiversity. Grey Whales: Researchers warn grey whales are dying in rising numbers along North America’s coasts, linking the trend to warming conditions. Local Climate Action: UK pupils investigate river pollution and push for storm-drain fixes, while councils in England debate rescinding climate emergency declarations. Energy for AI: Data centers’ power demand is surging, raising concerns about whether energy supplies can keep up with the AI boom. Solar Geoengineering Debate: A renewed look at “sun dimming” proposals and their risks keeps the climate-fix conversation controversial.