Water & Drought: California’s Sacramento Valley aquifer has suffered permanent capacity loss, with land subsidence suggesting irreversible damage from years of groundwater extraction. Wildfire & Climate Risk: Spokane, Washington, faces major fire impacts after an arson suspect was arrested; about 65,000 people were displaced and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Extreme Weather Forecasts: Africa braces for a likely “Super El Niño,” with leaders urging governments to move from forecasts to action to prevent drought, floods, food shortages and disease. Climate Resilience Planning: China released a 2026–2030 plan to cut geological-disaster risk, including relocating 50,000 households and upgrading monitoring and early warnings. Biodiversity & Habitat: Lake Murray residents worry about water levels and erosion threatening Bomb Island’s purple martin habitat, while shoreline development continues. Renewables & Energy Storage: Northern Ireland gets Tesla Powerwall 3 via a newly accredited installer, expanding home battery options. Waste & Pollution Control: Morocco approved a $1.5B waste-to-energy plant in Casablanca aimed at cutting landfill impacts while generating power. Community Environmental Action: In Benguet, a proposed batching plant was dropped after the developer surrendered environmental clearances amid local opposition.