Mangrove Protection Fight: Philippines Rep. Leila de Lima is pushing DENR to pause “earth-balling” mangroves until proper scientific study and consultations are done, warning an “interim” memo has become de facto policy. Wildfire Smoke & Public Health: Eugene, Oregon saw “unhealthy for sensitive groups” air from Mt. Hood-area wildfires, with officials saying winds drove an unexpected smoke surge. Climate Disaster Funding: Nepal puts disaster recovery costs at $5 billion, urging UN climate-disaster support and blaming human-caused warming for last week’s glacial collapse and floods. Methane Crackdown: Turkmenistan has started eliminating major methane “super-emitter” leaks, a UN-backed breakthrough though the problem remains widespread. Ocean Climate Action: UNFCCC ocean dialogue priorities call for stronger ocean integration in national climate plans and better access to finance ahead of COP31. EPA Biofuel Policy: EPA granted $1.76B in 2025 small refinery exemptions and plans to shift waived obligations to larger refiners, intensifying farm-versus-oil tensions. Water Safety: Colorado issued a contact advisory for John Martin Reservoir as a 4.2-million-gallon untreated sewage spill moves downstream. Air Pollution Research: OSU/Portland State found lead from leaded aviation gasoline is a major neighborhood pollutant near Portland-area airports.