Volcano Watch (Philippines): Taal Volcano shows renewed unrest as Phivolcs reports a jump in volcanic earthquakes and higher sulfur dioxide emissions over 24 hours, after a period of lower gas output. Coastal Resilience (Malaysia): Selangor identifies about 350km of coastline as erosion-affected, with wave barriers covering roughly 250km, but warns climate change may require upgrading barrier height and strength. Clean Power & Grid Flexibility (India): Wärtsilä says India’s renewables push is hitting curtailment and grid stress, arguing for faster balancing power and stronger transmission. Low-Emission Freight (India): GreenLine and Dabur India plan to deploy LNG-powered trucks to cut long-haul emissions while keeping logistics reliable. Renewables for Industry (South Africa): Kumba signs a 20-year deal for renewable electricity for its Sishen mine via a solar PV project expected to start generating in late 2027. Climate & Health (U.K.): A June heatwave is linked to major lost working hours and economic damage, underscoring rising climate costs. Air Pollution (U.S.): Smoke from Canadian wildfires is worsening air quality in parts of the Ohio Valley, prompting health alerts and “Code Red” guidance. Local Pollution Fallout (U.S.): Boyle Heights residents describe worsening sanitation problems after a warehouse fire, shifting from smoke concerns to smells, flies, and giant rats. Data Centers & Power Demand: The IEA projects global electricity demand growth in 2026-27, driven by industry, EVs, cooling, and expanding data centers. Energy Transition Tech (EU): A first-of-a-kind EU-backed wooden wind turbine blade factory aims to cut emissions and improve end-of-life recyclability.