Permitting Watch: Lake County’s Planning Commission gave preliminary approval to the scaled-down Silver Rapids Lodge plan, sending it to the Board of Commissioners with a recommendation that no deeper environmental review is needed. Industrial Fire Response: In South Carolina, federal and state agencies say preliminary checks after a Healthcare SC facility fire show no harmful impacts to air or drinking water, while cleanup and monitoring continue. Stormwater Fight: In California’s Santa Ana River Basin, cities and counties pushed back at proposed Regional MS4 stormwater pollution rules ahead of a Sept. 11 vote. Climate Policy Under Pressure: A new analysis of the Paris Agreement’s second decade highlights rising geopolitical strain and insufficient funding as emissions keep climbing. Biodiversity & Energy: A Science study links China’s fast solar buildout to bird habitat loss and reduced bird diversity from land conversion. Local Water Safety: Tennessee issued precautionary fish advisories for mercury and PCB contamination in East Tennessee waterways, warning pregnant people, nursing mothers, and children to avoid affected fish. Wildfire/Heat Context: Europe’s extreme heat and wildfire impacts keep underscoring climate-driven risk. Youth Climate Funding: Boise received $50,000 for youth-led climate action projects, backing efforts like tree planting, murals, and e-bike charging. Data Centers, Community Backlash: Hearings and council pressure continue over data center proposals, with residents raising concerns about wetlands, water, noise, and health impacts. Marine/Coastal Projects: The U.S. Army Corps seeks public comment on a draft environmental assessment for Port of Iberia dredging and channel maintenance, including beneficial use of dredged material for habitat.