Climate Science at COP31: Nations and envoys in Bonn accuse “a small group of fossil fuel interests” of attacking climate science and trying to weaken references to the IPCC and the 1.5°C goal. Children on the Front Lines: UNICEF reports almost all children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with huge numbers facing drought, extreme heat, and storm-linked disruption to schooling. Adaptation Funding Push: Civil society at Bonn calls to triple public, grant-based adaptation finance to at least $120bn by 2035, warning health and water systems can’t cope without it. Climate Accountability in Court: Canada faces a federal court challenge over alleged failure to meet legislated 2030 emissions targets after policy changes. Wildfire vs. Public Lands: US environmental groups warn Congress may rescind a 2001 roadless rule, arguing wildfire claims are being used to open public lands to profit. Water & Resilience (Philippines): Manila Water completes upgrades to treatment, pumping, and reservoir infrastructure to boost safety and reliability as El Niño strains supplies. Seaweed Farming (B.C.): A review highlights seaweed’s potential climate and ecological benefits, but flags regulatory gaps and risks for aquaculture expansion. Local Climate Action (Australia): NSW shifts ownership of rural fire “red fleet” vehicles to the Rural Fire Service from 2027, aiming to reduce fragmented responsibility. Soil Carbon Policy (Australia): Organic beef producers urge stronger recognition of farmers’ soil-carbon work in environmental law.