Oil Spill Response: Oman’s Environment Authority says no oil has reached Masirah Island shores yet, while monitoring shows the slick moving offshore after the Caroline Bezengi incident; officials are running field response to protect marine and coastal ecosystems. Gulf Tensions & Spill Risk: Reuters reports satellite-verified new slicks in Iranian waters amid Iran-US tanker attacks, raising fears of wider Gulf environmental damage. Extreme Heat Safety: California’s Extreme Heat Campaign is expanding “heat ambassador” outreach in Los Angeles, distributing cooling supplies and guidance as wildfire smoke and heat advisories push health risks. Wildfire Smoke & Pets: A vet warns wildfire smoke can irritate and sicken dogs, urging owners to limit outdoor time when AQI is high. Climate & Food Systems: NASA says early El Niño signals are already shifting Pacific marine conditions, with potential knock-on effects for phytoplankton and fish supply. Biodiversity Protection: Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency issues a resolution strengthening protection of species and habitats across terrestrial and marine areas. Invasive Species Control: Qatar’s MECC reports 12,844 invasive myna birds captured since January, with expanded cages and monitoring across dozens of locations. Water & Climate Disasters: Indiana flooding has killed at least five as rivers rose, with federal assistance requested. Waste Transparency: Sumter County residents are pressing for clearer plans and monitoring around a potentially dangerous landfill and future leachate disposal. Arctic Warming: A new climate update highlights Alaska’s rapid warming and wetter, greener trends, reflecting broader Arctic acceleration. Nuclear Cooling Stress: Record-low Danube river levels are exposing climate risk to nuclear power operations in Europe. Wildfire Containment: Crews report the Frijoles Fire’s containment rising to 12% overnight, though communities remain vulnerable to smoke and spread.