Heat & Health: A new US modeling study in The Lancet Planetary Health says climate-driven heat will push more people—especially those 60+—into dangerous stress at lower temperatures than previously estimated, raising the stakes for cooling and public health planning. Flooding & Storm Impacts: The Philippines’ civil defense reports 26 deaths and flooding across 430 areas as the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay batter multiple regions, with major infrastructure and agricultural losses. Volcano Watch: Phivolcs says Mayon’s sulfur dioxide emissions have abruptly spiked to 8,393 tonnes per day, after an alert downgrade, signaling possible renewed eruptive activity. Climate Policy & Courts: New Zealand moves to clarify climate change tort law, aiming to prevent court liability claims from undermining the national emissions framework. Air Pollution Guidance: A US air-quality expert urges daily outdoor pollution checks and indoor protection steps during smoky or high-alert periods. Mining vs. Wilderness: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issues an executive order blocking nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area, citing threats to water, wildlife, and recreation. EVs & Industry: CATL says it reached carbon neutrality in core operations by end-2025 and outlines a value-chain roadmap to 2035; meanwhile, LNG trucks begin commercial operations in India’s Karnataka for JSW Steel, targeting lower-carbon freight. Waste & Water Quality: Malaga closes six beaches after raw sewage discharge tied to storms, while Delhi’s NGT orders faster compensation recovery over Kondli sewage treatment non-compliance. Marine Security: A vessel is struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz; authorities report no pollution so far, but the incident highlights ongoing shipping risks.