Air Pollution & Health: An air-quality expert urges people to check outdoor pollution daily and limit exposure indoors when wildfire smoke or other pollutants spike, warning of respiratory, cardiovascular, and longer-term risks. Climate Impacts & Inequality: New research finds heatwaves are more dangerous for people over 60 than previously thought, with heat stress and deaths rising at lower temperatures. Policy That Cuts Emissions: California approved the nation’s first replacement tire efficiency standards, aiming to save drivers about $1B a year and cut CO2 by 2 million metric tons annually. Ocean & Climate Dynamics: An OSU study links a weaker Atlantic current system to rising global heat, highlighting how ocean “heat valves” can shift warming patterns. Water & Pollution Enforcement: A U.S. appeals court sent an Illinois River pollution settlement back for review, keeping pressure on poultry-linked phosphorus runoff. Waste & Cleanup: Uganda’s Kiteezi landfill rehabilitation reached a major milestone after a deadly 2024 collapse, with Japan funding and UN-Habitat support. Energy Transition & Grid: Kuwait’s EPA backed a shift toward sustainable public transport, including electric buses, as part of its 2060 roadmap. Heat Resilience Funding: New Zealand’s climate-resilient communities fund report says investments are generating multi-fold value by strengthening food, water, energy, and preparedness. Data Centers Under Fire: Residents and officials in multiple places are challenging data center proposals over water use, pollution, noise, and health impacts. Volcano Disruption: Sicily’s Catania airport largely resumed normal operations after Mount Etna ash forced major flight cancellations.