Climate & Health Research: A University of the Philippines-led review of 69 studies finds climate-health research in the Philippines is growing, but still heavily concentrated in Luzon and often missing long-term climate-health data—plus gaps on the health benefits of mitigation. Policy Pushback in New Zealand: New Zealand’s Natural Environment Bill and planning changes are being attacked for weakening environmental limits and relying on non-binding action plans instead of enforceable caps. Carbon Storage Progress (Quebec): Quebec has approved Questerre’s five-year carbon storage pilot, including drilling injection and observation wells to test long-term CO2 storage potential. Food & Climate-Smart Farming (Ghana): KOPIA Ghana is monitoring climate-smart greenhouse tomato trials in Ashanti, aiming to boost yields and quality while reducing pest and climate shock risks. Air Pollution Communication (Belgium): Belgium’s environment minister admits smoke-pollution messaging wasn’t “optimal,” with plans to improve app air-quality updates and expand monitoring. Extreme Weather on the Ground (UK): England and Wales face severe drought conditions, with heat and water restrictions already affecting daily life and raising fears of worse ahead. Invasive Species Cleanup (UK): Volunteers cleared Himalayan balsam and monkey flower from watermeadows along the River Test to protect native habitats. Carbon Market Uncertainty (NZ): Documents show ministers considered cancelling carbon auctions after policy changes crushed carbon prices, warning that sudden shifts could worsen market confidence.