Climate Overshoot Warning: UNEP says the world will cross 1.5°C within the next few years, with a best-case peak around 1.8°C, pushing the focus to “overshoot, peak and decline” and faster cuts. Himalayan Disaster & Climate Justice: Nepal’s Rasuwa floods and China-Nepal border mudslide rescue efforts continue after a glacier-triggered catastrophe killed over 1,300, with calls for compensation and stronger early warning. El Niño Anxiety: Somalia’s hunger-driven displacement is worsening as drought is followed by forecast floods tied to a “supersized” El Niño, while global agencies warn of major climate, food and energy impacts. Wildfire Risk in Europe: EU wildfire data show burned areas far above the 20-year average, with climate-driven heat and dryness plus El Niño raising odds of more severe blazes. Plastic Policy Shift (US): Trump-era EPA moves to treat some advanced plastic recycling as manufacturing to cut regulatory barriers and spur investment. PFAS Accountability: A new look at 3M’s decades-long PFAS handling highlights how early blood tests found “forever chemicals” in the public while concerns were downplayed. Food Prices Pressure: FAO reports wheat and sugar prices rising on weather and export disruptions, adding strain to import-dependent countries. Climate Finance Access (Pacific): The Green Climate Fund says it will streamline reviews and expand direct access for national and regional institutions to speed resilience funding.