Climate & Water: A new study says “carbon majors” (122 oil, gas and cement firms) helped drive California’s water woes by shrinking snowpack and cutting spring/summer river flows, while also boosting irrigation demand. Nuclear Cleanup & Public Safety: Japan will reuse treated Fukushima decontamination soil in flowerbeds at government facilities in Sendai and Saitama, aiming to reduce interim storage ahead of a March 2045 disposal deadline. Disaster Risk in the Himalayas: Flash floods and mudslides on the Nepal–China border killed at least 98 and left hundreds missing, with reports pointing to an avalanche/landslide that formed and burst a debris lake. Health Impacts of Warming: Research highlights that climate change is adding “heat-stress days” for children, with South Asia among the hardest hit, and another study links warming to longer mosquito-active seasons. ASEAN Just Transition: Malaysia is set to lead ASEAN’s 2026–2030 green jobs agenda, focusing on skills and fair, inclusive workforce transitions. Ocean & Climate Signals: Multiple reports warn El Niño is strengthening and could intensify through late 2026, raising risks across the Pacific and beyond. Pollution & Food Systems: Greenpeace pledges to block an Australian-owned coal-powered fertiliser factory in New Zealand’s Southland, arguing it would worsen nitrate pollution and emissions. EV & Battery Longevity: A China study finds aggressive driving can degrade EV batteries up to ~2.5 times faster than smoother driving.