Wildfire Aftermath: Scientists warn this summer’s severe wildfires in Wales caused “catastrophic” hidden damage, including major soil loss and long-term ecosystem harm beneath the burned surface. Climate Finance Push: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown urged the Asian Development Bank to loosen access to climate resilience funding and be more lenient on debt servicing for frontline small states. Water Security: Nevis commissioned a new 500,000-gallon glass-fused water storage tank to strengthen drought resilience and keep clean water flowing during pump failures or disasters. Offshore Wind Jobs Fight: New Jersey unions and allies urged voters to back Democrats in key races, blaming Trump-era actions for stalled offshore wind projects and lost union jobs. Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure: The Philippines joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, aiming to embed resilience into roads, bridges, and public buildings. Climate Storytelling: Two Agog-backed immersive projects won major prizes at Venice, using VR and solarpunk AR to tackle wildfire loss, sustainability, and survival. Zero Waste Drive: A “Zero Waste” campaign expands public waste-sorting and recycling efforts, with experts calling for stronger incentives and certification to make it stick. BRICS Climate Angle: Xi Jinping used the BRICS summit to stress innovation and shared goals, with the New Delhi Declaration also pointing to climate action and sustainability. Algae Bloom Watch: Researchers tracked a harmful algae bloom moving through Virginia waterways, highlighting how nutrient pollution and heat can turn “too much of a good thing” into public and marine health risks.