Climate & Heat Watch: The UK is seeing its warmest spring since 1884 and more scorching weather is expected, with Met Office scientists linking the pattern to longer-term warming. Extreme Weather Outlook: Australia’s climate council warns an El Niño shift could bring drought, extreme heat and bushfire risk, with climate change amplifying ENSO impacts. Hurricane Season: The 2026 season begins with the U.S. National Hurricane Center tracking two potential systems that could develop and threaten the Central Pacific. Local Adaptation Planning: Snohomish County is taking public comment on a draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan to prepare for heat, flooding, drought and wildfires. Biodiversity Strategy: Waikato (New Zealand) is seeking input on a 25-year biodiversity strategy to halt indigenous species decline amid habitat loss and climate pressure. Peatland Restoration: Scotland reports record peatland restoration—15,448 hectares in 2025-26—boosted by higher funding, as peat bogs store major carbon and reduce flood risk. Food & Nature: French winegrowers are experimenting with “vitiforestry” (vines plus trees) to protect grapes from climate stress. Community Action: Citizen science is expanding for butterfly monitoring at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, using local data to track climate and habitat impacts. Policy & Power: Illinois’ data-center regulation bill (POWER Act) is delayed past a spring deadline, leaving some proposed water and renewable-energy guardrails on hold. Carbon Disclosure Fight: The U.S. SEC is moving to repeal climate-related disclosure rules, deepening retreat from reporting requirements.