Supreme Court Climate Showdown: The US Supreme Court is set to hear a major case on Monday on whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damages, with Boulder, Colorado seeking costs tied to warming impacts. Pacific Pre-COP Push: Ahead of COP31 in Turkey, Pacific leaders are meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu to press for 1.5°C, faster climate finance, and stronger ocean action as sea levels rise. Extreme Heat and Health: UN officials warn extreme heat is increasingly endangering pregnant people and newborns, while California’s Santa Clarita faces a dangerous overlap of wildfire smoke and triple-digit temperatures. Data Centre Backlash: Scotland campaigners are demanding a public consultation on hyperscale data centres, arguing for scrutiny of grid impacts and net-zero commitments. Water Governance: Belarus is moving to curb swimming access, with only a handful of permitted spots for dozens of rivers and lakes—sparking questions about local rules and public safety. Food Pressure in Kenya: Climate-linked supply strain is pushing up food prices, forcing families to cut meals. Nature-Based Coastal Protection: A Manila Bay project using bamboo breakwaters and oyster shells is drawing ASEAN and European interest as a model for tidal flooding resilience. Wildlife Conservation: India’s Project Cheetah welcomed five cubs in Kuno, adding a new Botswana lineage.