Climate & Weather Preparedness: Vermont experts say hotter summers and heavier rain are already driving worse flooding, with precipitation days rising sharply since 1900—raising the stakes for local readiness. Water & Pollution Response: Malaysia’s DOE tested river pH after a hydrochloric acid tanker spill near Cherating; monitoring found no acid contamination and authorities say enforcement will follow if violations are found. Forest & Heritage Fight: Ghana’s Dodowa residents and traditional leaders are protesting clearing of sacred Dodowa Forest for an interim market, warning it would erase cultural and historical heritage. Biodiversity Roadmap: Africa Forest Forum unveiled a continent-wide roadmap for managing forests and biodiversity hotspots, linking healthy ecosystems to resilience and livelihoods. Tech’s Climate Cost: Amazon disclosed that its data centers used about 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025, spotlighting growing scrutiny of AI and cloud infrastructure impacts. Oceans Under Pressure: A new World Ocean Assessment warns of a deepening marine crisis from warming, pollution, and overfishing, with major risks to coastal communities and food supplies. Clean Air Action: A UK bus operator is offering discounted fares on Clean Air Day to cut car trips and improve local air quality. Climate Finance at Bonn: Fiji is pushing for fair, accessible loss-and-damage and adaptation funding, warning complex rules are delaying help for frontline communities. Local Greening: Dhaka South City Corporation announced annual awards for rooftop gardeners and urged less concrete to protect groundwater and cool the city.