Coastal Floods: A new study finds extreme coastal floods—once rare—are now about 12 times more likely, with human-caused climate change a major driver, raising urgent stakes for coastal planning and infrastructure. El Niño Watch: Scientists warn El Niño is here and could reach historic intensity, with drought and food-security risks looming across the Americas and East Africa. Climate Science Update: A major assessment says global warming hit 1.37°C in 2025 and the planet’s energy imbalance is accelerating, pushing the 1.5°C threshold to be breached within about four years. Carbon Reuse in China: China is scaling projects that turn CO2 waste into valuable inputs, including for batteries and fertilizers—an industrial shift aimed at cutting emissions while creating new revenue streams. Local Climate Action (India): On World Environment Day, a Jaipur “climate tower” prototype uses azolla pools and passive design to tackle air pollution, carbon, wastewater, and degraded land. Planning vs. Nature (UK): Environmental charities urge the UK government to rethink proposed NPPF changes, warning they could weaken environmental protections as housing rules get loosened. Data Centres Under Scrutiny: Amazon disclosed major water use for its data centres in 2025, fueling ongoing debate over AI-era resource demands. Climate Justice at Bonn: African civil society groups say key priorities like loss and damage are being left out of UN talks, calling it another delay cycle. Women and Climate Risks: UN-linked reporting highlights how climate impacts hit women and girls hardest, especially in rural areas where livelihoods depend on land and water.