Volcano Watch (Philippines): Taal’s sulfur dioxide emissions fell to 3,105 metric tons over 24 hours after a spike the day before, with no volcanic smog or vog detected and only moderate plume activity. Public Health & Water Safety (Sri Lanka): Health tests in Deniyaya linked a meningitis spread to polluted local water sources contaminated with human waste, prompting warnings to schools not to use fountains and streams. World Environment Day (Malaysia): A Malaysian advocate urged tougher environmental laws and enforcement as climate change drives heat, floods, droughts, coastal erosion, biodiversity loss, and threats to food and water security. Clean Mobility for Air Quality (India): India’s Cabinet approved a ₹9,585 crore, two-year Delhi-NCR scheme to replace older trucks and buses with cleaner BS-VI or EVs, using loan interest support and fuel vouchers. Coastal Pollution (UK): Southern Water says wet wipes are behind 59% of its sewer blockages since 2020, pushing a plastic-wipes sales ban from 2027 as part of a wider fight against flooding and microplastic harm. Oceans & Climate Governance (Palau): Palau’s president called for urgent ocean governance action at the Island States Ocean Summit, warning island nations face sea-level rise, coral bleaching, acidification, and extreme weather now. Air Quality Engagement (UK): Worcester residents are invited to a survey on local air pollution to guide next steps for reducing traffic-linked nitrogen dioxide exposure. Climate & Health (Pakistan): Karachi’s urban heat is worsening into a public health risk, driven by concrete growth, traffic, and shrinking green space, with outdoor workers facing higher temperatures than official readings. Wetlands Milestone (India): PM Modi marked India’s 100th Ramsar site with the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Uttar Pradesh.