Heat & Health Preparedness: A UK nursing union says extreme heat is making some wards “impossible and inhumane,” with indoor temperatures topping 30C and broken cooling leaving staff collapsing and patients suffering. Cooling & Buildings: UK building temperature control is under the spotlight as projections point to more frequent, longer hot spells, pushing employers and facilities managers to rethink how systems are controlled. Drought Response: Sri Lanka launched a special drinking-water distribution programme for El Niño-hit districts, with plans for groundwater protection if dry conditions persist. Climate Policy & Infrastructure: South Korea says it will strengthen climate crisis response teams and decide this month on seven climate-response dams, shifting focus toward adaptation as disasters intensify. Water & Industry Accountability: Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae is pressing Samsung and SK hynix over semiconductor wastewater, urging higher reuse and lower discharge. Food vs Fuel Debate: India’s CEA Anantha Nageswaran backs bringing back E10 alongside E20, warning against raising ethanol blending above 20% without a food-versus-fuel assessment. COP17 Land Restoration: Mongolia opened COP17 pavilions on “Billions of Trees” and protected areas, highlighting ecosystem restoration and land-degradation solutions. Data Centers Scrutiny: A report examines environmental impacts of data centers, noting gaps in health research and concerns tied to siting, cooling, power sources, and water use. Elephant Welfare Ruling: India’s Supreme Court ordered best-practice directions for captive elephants in temples and other facilities, focusing on health and welfare.