Climate Governance Scrutiny (UK): The UK Met Office has removed the wind and storms chapter from its 2025 climate report, raising alarms that long-term data on declining wind speeds and storm intensity is being sidelined just as Net Zero relies heavily on wind power. Extreme Weather Impacts (Hawaii/Canada): Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm but left widespread power outages and major flooding damage in Hawaii, while Southern B.C. remains under air-quality warnings as smoky skies persist from multiple wildfires. Water & Public Health (Idaho/Reservoirs): Idaho officials issued a toxin-producing algae alert for Chesterfield Reservoir, warning pets and children face the highest risk. Policy & Planning (US/Canada): San Diego won state Coastal Commission approval to convert part of Mission Bay into climate-friendly marshland to boost resilience and wildlife habitat. International Environment Talks (BRICS): India will host BRICS Environment Ministers’ meetings in Delhi on Aug. 17–18, focusing on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation and disaster resilience, circular economy, and adaptation. Local Environment Permits (Indiana): IDEM rescheduled a virtual public hearing for a Hobart wetlands project after storm-related power outages. Marine Conservation (Gulf/Kuwait): Kuwait’s Environment Public Authority launched a student “Blue Pioneer” camp, while Kuwait Dive Team and National Bank of Kuwait back a marine moorings project to protect coral reefs.