Data Centers & Permitting: Ireland’s €1bn Rochfortbridge data centre has moved into appeals after third-party challenges to An Coimisiún Pleanála, with planning permission granted by Westmeath County Council but multiple appeals still active. Heat & Public Health: A prolonged heatwave is driving new warnings in Canada and the US, with officials urging cooling access and heat-safety checks as extreme heat worsens air quality and health risks. Climate Risk & Insurance: An insurer’s climate stress assessment of Tokyo’s Ueno Park highlights how warming links cooling needs, stormwater strain, and vegetation stability—raising insurance and adaptation stakes. Oil Expansion vs Communities: Greenpeace Africa joins a coalition urging Congo and Uganda leaders to reject oil expansion plans around Lake Albert unless transparency and community consent are guaranteed. Clean Cooling Standards: Abu Dhabi launched a Cooling Load Manual to tackle oversized air conditioners, aiming to cut equipment costs and electricity use. Nature-Based Solutions: The Philippines rolled out its first national nature-based solutions policy to mainstream ecosystem approaches into climate, biodiversity, and disaster planning. Local Action: Michigan recognized 68 local governments for sustainability work, while La Union (Philippines) expanded reforestation across multiple watersheds. Clean Cooking Push: Nigeria moved to implement clean e-cooking policy via a national steering committee and a new framework for faster rollout.