Water Safety Alerts (Florida): Ahead of the Fourth of July, Florida health and wildlife agencies posted fresh beach advisories across Brevard County, Jacksonville, Tallahassee area waters, Naples, Treasure Coast, and Lee County—warning swimmers about risks tied to red tide/blue-green algae and fecal contamination indicators like enteric bacteria. Heat & Public Health: A UK local council debate highlighted how heatwaves can push people toward unsafe open-water swimming, prompting calls to extend daytime access to public pools during extreme weather. Air Quality (Bangladesh): Dhaka sat in the “moderate” air quality range (AQI 97) on Friday morning, while other cities in the region remained far worse. Global Health (WHO): WHO declared the hantavirus outbreak over, while flagging worsening Ebola risks in Africa and broader humanitarian pressures. Climate & Oceans: Scientists reported ocean temperatures nearing record highs, driven by El Niño and greenhouse gases. Clean Energy & Jobs: A World Bank report argues that cleaner growth—measured by lower PM2.5 per output—can boost jobs and investment. Business Climate Risk: A survey found most business leaders see sustainability as a competitive advantage, but many fear a “disorderly climate transition” and rising costs. Construction Emissions: Cimtogo launched lower-carbon Ecocim cement in Togo, cutting CO2 per ton while meeting new local standards.