World Cup Emissions Backlash: Environmental groups are blasting FIFA president Gianni Infantino after reports he used a private jet to attend up to two matches a day, raising concerns about the tournament’s climate footprint. Fluorinated Gases Push: South Korea is launching a lifecycle technology project to cut hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant emissions ahead of tighter international rules. Urban Heat & Greening: Dhaka advocates want its greening drive turned into a wider social movement, while Latvia warns the longest day of the year will bring hot weather, thunderstorms and hail. Water Stress Planning: In the Philippines, lawmakers urge LGUs to use the People’s Survival Fund for rainwater harvesting as El Niño threatens shortages. Coastal Protection in Fiji: Saolo Village is building a nature-based seawall to slow erosion and flooding. Climate Talks Gridlock: Bonn’s SB64 ended with delays and weaker ambition, leaving COP31 facing unresolved science and finance questions. Waste & Accountability: Lagos waste management sparks political sparring over refuse backlogs, and a UK takeaway faces a near-£2,000 fine for missing controlled-waste paperwork.