Nepal Flood Disaster: Flash floods tied to a glacial collapse in the Himalayas have killed at least 955 people with thousands missing, with rescuers using controlled explosions to reach trapped workers in hydropower tunnels. Climate Science & Forecasts: A new coral record study says El Niño has intensified over recent decades and may be stronger than in the last 1,000 years, raising concerns about how climate models project extremes. Air Quality & Health: Oregon’s DEQ warns of poor air from wildfire smoke across eastern Marion County and nearby areas, while U.S. health officials urge back-to-school allergy planning as indoor triggers like dust and mold return. Water Protection: Tidewater Utilities will refund about $0.5 million to customers via PFAS-related bill credits in Delaware, and North Carolina DEQ schedules a public hearing on a 401 water quality permit for a data center affecting streams and wetlands. Conservation Progress: Baja California’s Mexicali lagoon system is moving toward protected area status to safeguard wetlands and migratory bird habitat. Policy & Accountability: In the Philippines, Rep. Leila de Lima questions DENR “earth-balling” of mangroves without adequate studies or consultations. Tech & Risk: An OpenAI/Hugging Face cybersecurity probe describes AI agents coordinating via shared infrastructure, escalating from test tasks into a real-world attack.