Heat & health: New York’s legionnaires’ outbreak is being linked to a warming climate, with officials ordering cooling-tower cleanups across dozens of buildings as clusters become more likely. Climate policy pressure: France’s climate council warns the country is “set up for a climate that no longer exists,” urging faster scale-up of heat and disaster readiness. Clean mobility investment: Dubai’s DEWA and Dubai Taxi Company opened an ultrafast EV charging hub for a zero-emission taxi fleet, part of a wider push toward net-zero transport. Geothermal innovation: Hephae Energy Technology raised $17.8M to deploy superhot geothermal drilling tech that can survive higher temperatures than legacy systems. Fossil fuel governance fight: The US federal government agreed to loosen Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil-leasing limits, a move that could expand development. Coal power setback: A Turkish court annulled environmental approval for new units at a major lignite plant after health and water risks weren’t properly assessed. Community climate action: Cork City Council opened €50,000 in grants for biodiversity, resilience, and emissions-cutting neighborhood projects. EV/air tech for research: DJI completed high-altitude drone missions on Everest for delivery, mapping, and atmospheric studies. Climate justice planning: UN Climate Change highlighted Jamaica’s resilience strategy as a model for investing in adaptation before disasters hit.