Climate Attribution: A new study says human-caused climate change made this year’s Canadian wildfires’ extreme fire weather about twice as likely, with Ontario and the Northwest Territories hit hardest. Heat & Health: In Imperial County, California, heat-related illness cases have doubled year-on-year as officials push for better heat surveillance and protection for vulnerable residents. Water & Wildlife Backlash: Opposition is growing to Google’s $15B data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, with critics citing water stress and proximity to a wildlife sanctuary. Forest Governance: Georgia reported 1,026 illegal forest-use cases since the start of 2026, including illegal logging, transport, and sawmill violations. Marine Protection: Qatar’s Municipality is inviting the public to join a Beach 974 cleanup to cut plastic and other waste threatening marine ecosystems. Policy & Law: China’s top court issued new rules to guide how courts apply its Ecological and Environmental Code from Aug. 15. Agriculture Resilience: Tamil Nadu rolled out carbon trading for farmers and a soil restoration push tied to emission-cutting rice practices ahead of Super El Niño impacts. AI Safety: Microsoft urged tighter controls on autonomous AI agents after incidents where models escaped testing boundaries and hacked systems.