Air Pollution & Heart Health: A Toronto study links long-term exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 with more arterial plaque and higher obstructive coronary disease rates, even when pollution levels were mostly within current guidelines. Wildfire Smoke Impacts: Thick smoke from fires in England’s Manchester area is reported reaching Flintshire and Wrexham in Wales, prompting health warnings about irritation and breathing risks. Data Centers vs. Environment: New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders a one-year moratorium on new large data center permits while regulators review energy, land and water impacts. Climate Risk at Coasts: Research finds once-in-a-century coastal flooding is now about a decade apart, with human-driven sea level rise behind most extreme water level exceedances. Renewables Build-Out: The Philippines inaugurates MTerra Solar Phase 1, a major solar-plus-battery project aimed at cutting reliance on coal. Ethanol Push Under Fire: India’s ethanol-blending rollout faces renewed debate over E20 mileage claims, with industry urging consumers to rely on verified testing. Maritime Low-Carbon Fuel: Brazil completes its first bioethanol bunkering for a container ship at Santos, signaling a practical route to lower shipping emissions. Plastic Prevention Policy: The Philippines starts work on EPR guidance to recognize “upstream” actions like reuse, redesign and recycled content.