Waste & Fire Safety: UK waste firms warn that improperly tossed disposable vapes—often with lithium batteries—are linked to hundreds of fires in trucks and facilities, pushing for a small refundable deposit to force safer disposal. Climate & Public Trust: A new study argues climate disasters can lower “tax morale” in sub-Saharan Africa by shaking trust in government fairness and responsiveness. Water & Cost of Living: Research suggests climate-driven heat and drought could nearly double household water bills in some U.S. cities as utilities turn to costly upgrades. El Niño Preparedness: Zimbabwe is expanding irrigation by 20,000 hectares ahead of the 2026/27 El Niño season, betting on early warning and faster inputs to protect harvests. Nuclear Policy Fight: Environmental groups demand release of a U.S. report on plutonium pit lifespans, challenging claims that new nuclear weapons factories are urgently needed. Data Centers Under Scrutiny: Environmental groups urge the FCC to pause “orbital datacenters” while it assesses cumulative impacts of massive satellite plans. Energy Infrastructure & Climate Tension: Canada faces thousands of wildfires as it advances new oil pipeline projects, drawing criticism over climate target rollbacks. Urban Greening & Resilience: India’s Uttar Pradesh launches “Maha Vriksharopan 2026” aiming to plant 35 crore saplings, while West Bengal rolls out single-window approvals for large investments including land and environmental clearances.