Wildfire smoke diplomacy: Trump told Canada’s PM Mark Carney the U.S. air is “poisoned,” threatening tariffs or damages as Canadian fires push hazardous air alerts across multiple states. Air quality alerts: Pennsylvania issued a “Code Orange” alert as wildfire smoke lingers near the surface, while other U.S. regions extended smoke warnings for sensitive groups. EU circular fashion: The EU’s ban on destroying unsold clothes and footwear took effect, pushing firms toward resale, donation, reuse, or repair to cut avoidable emissions. Data centers vs clean power: Virginia reports long grid-connection waits for new data centers, driving “behind-the-meter” gas turbines and raising pollution concerns; the UK warns grid constraints could push developers overseas. Transport electrification in India: Delhi approved the “Parivartan” scheme to replace older trucks and buses with BS-VI and electric vehicles, aiming to cut transport emissions. Plastic monitoring push: Qatar joined an IAEA meeting on tracking microplastics in marine environments, focusing on better monitoring methods and cooperation. Ocean and water impacts: Philippines groups report coral die-offs after a molasses wastewater spill in the Tañon Strait, while Laguna de Bay authorities urge residents to report contamination signs after a sealed discharge outlet. Energy transition in industry: Finland’s first CO2 liquefaction plant using biogas byproduct CO2 moves forward with new automation, and India’s cement sector advances electrified high-temperature heat to cut emissions. Local fights over pollution: Sri Lanka residents protested a proposed cement factory near Katunayake airport and a lagoon, citing dust, noise, and air-quality risks.