Climate Resilience Rankings: Addis Ababa is named the world’s second most climate-resilient major city, scoring low residual risk after adaptation measures, with Chicago topping the list. Water & Drought: England’s drought status continues despite recent rain, with Essex still facing exceptionally low reservoir levels and ongoing water restrictions. Grassroots Climate Action: A Nigerian advocate argues climate solutions must move from high-level conferences to local government and community levels. Local Governance & Environment: Panama City’s municipality cracked down on illegal dumping in Pueblo Nuevo, targeting recycling-linked “little plantations” that send waste into nearby waterways. Marine Conservation Under Climate Stress: A study warns Caribbean queen conch marine protected areas may lose the habitat conditions the species needs within two decades. Aquaculture Science: Researchers mapped the organ-by-organ cellular atlas of Arabian Gulf rabbitfish to improve disease detection for expanding aquaculture. Policy & Public Health: Florida’s Sierra Club opposes Amendment 3, warning it could weaken local storm-hardening capacity by cutting local tax revenue. Data Centers & Power Demand: Thailand temporarily paused dozens of data center projects and approvals to tighten rules and reduce strain on local resources. Climate Justice After Disaster: Nepal is seeking about $5 billion for rebuilding after glacier-flood devastation, framing it as climate-driven harm needing support. Environmental Compliance Tools: DEQ is rolling out pre-approved Supplemental Environmental Projects, letting third parties apply for vetted projects tied to civil penalties. Trees as Community Safety: Mimaropa police say they’ve planted 31,592 trees since July as part of a broader push for safer, more resilient communities.