Climate Policy & Health: Illinois released a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan aiming for net-zero by 2050, calling for major changes in transport, buildings, industry, agriculture and waste, with projected $21B in annual net benefits. Disaster Risk: A study estimates human-caused climate change contributed to about 27% of heat-related ER visits in the U.S. from 2018-2025, underscoring mounting health costs. Hurricanes in Hawaiʻi: Scientists say this season’s unusual impacts, including Hurricanes Lala and Lowell, show how climate change is reshaping coastal risk and resilience needs. Global Diplomacy: EU leaders will take multilateralism, AI and climate priorities to the UN General Assembly, including a just-transition climate action dialogue. Water & Infrastructure: Jamaica’s Can-Cara highlighted climate-resilient water and wastewater delivery models at the Caribbean Infrastructure Forum. Local Resilience: Maine pushed stronger climate resiliency and infrastructure planning as extreme weather damages continue. Corporate Climate Backsliding: A report warns U.S. firms are “green hushing” and retreating from climate commitments, while AI data centers intensify power and emissions debates. PFAS Legal Fight: Veolia sued nine companies over “forever chemicals,” seeking accountability for pollution affecting drinking-water sources. Press Freedom: Philippines media watchdog CMFR will close Sept. 30 due to a worsening funding environment. Biodiversity & Enforcement: Qatar faces calls for tighter controls on bird-calling devices after seizures tied to migratory hunting rules.