Himalayan Floods: Nepal and China report a combined death toll of 676 and nearly 3,000 missing after a glacier collapse triggered deadly flash floods, with rescue teams racing to reach trapped workers and officials warning the disaster reflects a warming, unstable mountain system. Climate Diplomacy: Nepal’s foreign minister says the country contributes almost no emissions but is among the biggest victims, urging deeper research and real-time hydrological data sharing with China. Data Centers vs. Water & Power: California lawmakers struck a compromise to regulate data centers’ electricity use after community backlash, while a separate thread of reporting highlights how water scarcity and cooling demands are reshaping where facilities can realistically expand. COP26 Finance Fight: Fiji PM Voreqe Bainimarama says Pacific negotiators are outnumbered by fossil-fuel reps and pushes for a loss-and-damage finance mechanism in the final COP26 text. Air & Odor Pollution: In Simi Valley, residents complain of foul odors from a landfill receiving rotting food tied to a Boyle Heights fire; regulators issued a notice of violation. Local Cleanup Push: Louisiana’s “Love Our Waterways” campaign targets litter in bayous and rivers, linking street trash to storm drains and water pollution. Mining & Protected Nature: Environmental groups challenge a Cleveland-Cliffs air permit, while Argentina’s Laguna de Pozuelos reserve faces regulated mining pressure in a UNESCO/Ramsar-protected ecosystem.