US Climate Rollback: The Trump EPA finalized the repeal of Biden-era carbon pollution limits for coal and gas power plants, undoing rules that pushed plants toward cutting emissions or using carbon capture, and setting up fresh legal fights over the agency’s authority under the Clean Air Act. Health & Cost Fallout: Critics warn the move will worsen air quality and climate impacts while shifting costs to families and communities, as EPA says it will save industry more than $300 billion. Local Climate Politics: In the run-up to elections, communities are weighing climate and infrastructure pressures—from data-center growth debates to climate-focused candidate forums. Arctic Security Meets Climate: EU leaders urged a stronger Arctic presence, citing climate-driven opening sea routes and security concerns. Wildlife at Risk: Canada’s northern spotted owl appears nearly gone in B.C., with conservation efforts racing against habitat loss and barred owl competition. Invasive Mosquito Alert: Iceland reported rare mosquito sightings, putting the country’s “mosquito-free” status under scrutiny.