Nuclear Spending Surge: A new report says global nuclear weapons spending hit a record £119bn in 2025, with the US alone spending about $69.2bn—raising alarms as climate and other “global commons” budgets face cuts. Climate Extremes in Europe: The EU’s Copernicus monitor reports May 2026 as the second-warmest on record, with an unusually early heatwave pushing “feels-like” temperatures to 35–40C across parts of Western Europe. COP31 Momentum: Türkiye signed the host agreement for COP31 in Antalya, with the summit set for Nov. 9–20 and talks focused on implementation and inclusion. Bonn Climate Talks: Negotiators gather in Bonn for SB64, but civil society groups warn visa delays and shrinking civic space are keeping developing-country voices out. El Niño Threat: El Niño has formed in the Pacific, with risks of droughts, floods, and crop and power-grid stress worldwide. Coastal Erosion Alarm (Ireland): A new report urges “managed retreat” planning as erosion and repeat flooding put thousands of properties and hundreds of kilometers of roads at risk. Energy Security & Trade: Strait of Hormuz tensions are reshaping global supply chains and pushing oil trade toward non-dollar rails. Food/Water Infrastructure Watch (Bangladesh): The Padma Barrage could ease Ganges water shortages, but experts warn of environmental side effects if not closely monitored. Super-rich Climate Harm: Greenpeace estimates the wealthiest 1% drive about $1tn a year in climate damage through their asset ownership.