Wildfire & air quality: Michigan issued an air quality alert as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to drift into the state, with “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” conditions possible. Extreme weather: Canada’s Ottawa Valley is under a severe thunderstorm watch, with damaging winds and large hail possible, alongside an air-quality warning from wildfire smoke. Public health & contamination: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged the U.S. EPA to speed up investigation of potential radiological contamination in Niagara and Erie County, demanding clear plans for remediation and relocation if needed. Data centers & climate impacts: New York became the first U.S. state to impose a one-year moratorium on large AI data centers, citing electricity costs, water use, and environmental risks. Clean energy rollback: A BlueGreen Alliance report links Trump-era clean energy cuts to $83B in cancelled or delayed projects, raising concerns about jobs and emissions. Water safety fraud: Michigan’s AG sued Douglas Environmental’s president over alleged submission of thousands of false water testing reports. Urban heat & trees: A Nature Communications study warns that dense tree canopies can backfire in humid cities by raising heat index via trapped moisture. Coastal protection: Kuwait’s Environment Public Authority says collecting shells and shellfish from beaches is illegal and punishable by fines. Drought: Massachusetts declared Martha’s Vineyard a “significant” drought area, urging residents to cut water use. Policy fight: Over 30 groups urged the U.S. Senate to oppose year-round E15 ethanol, warning of higher costs and environmental harm.