Climate Science & Forests: A new Nature Climate Change study finds mountain trees don’t all march uphill—water-management traits can push some species downslope while others move higher, reshaping how forests may reorganize. Indigenous Rights & Fossil Fuels: First Nations chiefs in B.C. urge Ottawa and Alberta to halt the West Coast pipeline, warning new oil expansion will intensify climate disasters and citing poor consultation. Amazon Deforestation: Brazil reports a historic 37% drop in Amazon deforestation, signaling early enforcement gains and aiming for zero illegal clearing by 2030. AI Power Emissions: Amazon’s Texas gas-fired data center plan is flagged as a major climate headache, potentially undermining its net-zero pledge as AI demand drives new power builds. Tropics Watch: The U.S. National Hurricane Center raises formation chances for Atlantic tropical waves off Africa, with medium odds over the next week. Climate Governance & Courts: The U.S. National Academy of Sciences temporarily removes a climate-science chapter from a judges’ reference manual amid backlash over how it was developed. Energy Security in ASEAN: Philippines President Marcos calls for ASEAN cooperation on conflicts, climate change, food security and AI as leaders push toward concrete action. Food & Climate Resilience: Kuwait reports a sharp decline in agricultural investment and outlines reforms to boost food security, including hydroponics and vertical farming.