Climate Risk & Heat Extremes: The UN warned that a strengthening El Niño is “adding fuel to a planet already on fire,” with more extreme heat, drought and heavy rain expected into 2027. Air Quality Monitoring: Lapu-Lapu City in the Philippines installed a PM10 air quality station at City Hall to track pollution sources and guide local pollution control. Industrial Pollution & Permits: Michigan regulators approved air permits for Marathon Petroleum’s Southwest Detroit refinery expansion, despite expected increases in ozone-forming pollutants and sulfur dioxide, with longer air monitoring required. Maritime Emissions: Bahrain acceded to MARPOL Annex VI, tightening rules on ship fuel sulfur, nitrogen oxides and other air pollutants, and requiring an International Air Pollution Prevention certificate. Renewables With Storage: India’s Cabinet approved PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5,000 MW floating solar plus 10,000 MWh storage, backed by central financial support. Clean Transport Push: Nigeria launched a nationwide grassroots LPG programme to expand clean cooking energy, targeting five million households by 2030. Public Health & Pollution: A study found smoking outdoors can still expose children to tobacco residues that disrupt sleep, challenging the idea that balcony smoking is “safe.” Volcano Update: Taal Volcano emissions and seismic activity eased, with sulfur dioxide down to 300 metric tons over 24 hours, though it remains at Alert Level 1.