UK Climate Transparency: The Met Office quietly removed the wind-and-storms chapter from its 2025 climate report, raising alarms that declining wind speeds and storm intensity are being downplayed just as Net Zero relies on wind power. Wildfire Risk & Policy: In Stourbridge, record heat fueled destructive fires; Prime Minister Andy Burnham linked the disaster to climate change and backed a temporary ban on disposable barbecues to cut ignition risk. Stormwater Failures: A new look at urban stormwater systems says the old “pipe it away fast” model is breaking under heavier rainfall and denser cities, leaving more flooding and infrastructure strain. Water Access Under Pressure: Nigeria’s Gombe State faces ongoing water scarcity despite huge spending on water projects, while Yangon hospitals report diarrheal disease spikes tied to sanitation and drinking-water hygiene. Corporate Accountability & Environment: Philippines lawmakers moved to subpoena officials over alleged environmental compliance issues at Chuanxing Steel. Carbon Rules & Fairness: Taiwan lawmakers heard calls to raise carbon reduction targets and use carbon-fee revenue to protect vulnerable communities. AI’s Footprint: A new paper argues AI can boost fossil-fuel emissions more than it cuts from renewables. Circular Materials: Belgium’s Bonami says its recyclable, long-lasting mannequins cut retail waste.