Climate attribution for lawsuits: A new 254-page National Academies report says human-caused climate change has a direct, well-understood impact on extreme heat and heavy rainfall, strengthening how scientists link disasters to warming. Climate finance boost: The Green Climate Fund says balance-sheet reforms could add over USD 4 billion in capacity for new projects from October 2026, with a focus on adaptation and concessional support. Climate and health in Africa: Ghana’s launch of an Africa-led climate and health science and policy consortium frames climate change as a present-day public health emergency, linking heat, floods, droughts, and air pollution to disease and stressed health systems. Bangladesh urban resilience: A housing and public works minister reaffirmed plans for inclusive, affordable, climate-resilient cities, stressing spatial planning, affordable housing, and climate-responsive infrastructure. Local climate pressure: Wisconsin schools’ climate-justice push is criticized as sidelining core academics, while Canada reports rising climate stress—especially in B.C.—with mental health impacts. Protest and policy: Albania’s protected-area resort amendments face repeal pressure after EU officials backed protesters; India’s Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike reaches the Delhi High Court via a PIL seeking urgent medical care.