El Niño Fallout: Colombia declared a 12-month national disaster over El Niño-driven mega-drought risks, launching water-saving and food-security measures plus a new emergency fund. Wildfire Heatwave Crisis: Spain declared a national emergency as fast-moving wildfires near Madrid forced ~10,000 evacuations, while France battled blazes that have displaced tens of thousands amid worsening European heat and drought. Climate Science Under Pressure: A new study found human-caused warming made Western U.S. snow droughts far more likely, while another report warns heat and drought are intensifying across Europe and straining crops, rivers, and energy. Data Centers in Space: Environmental groups asked the FCC to pause licensing orbital data centers, arguing the space buildout could be harmful and possibly illegal. Environmental Governance & Accountability: Kazakhstan froze assets of the Kashagan operator over a nearly $5 billion environmental fine, as the dispute heads toward enforcement and arbitration. Nature-Based Recognition: UNEP recognized Bangladesh’s youth-led “Mission Green Bangladesh” tree campaign, highlighting grassroots climate action. Climate Workplace Safety: South Korea’s new climate ministry faced scrutiny after a junior official’s death amid allegations of bullying and understaffing.