Climate Litigation in New Zealand: Aotearoa’s Climate Change (Tort Liability) amendment bill cleared first reading, aiming to block court claims against major polluters and keep climate harm disputes out of tort law. Heat & Public Health: Taiwan ran its first nationwide drill for a sustained 40°C heatwave, testing power, hospitals, transport and emergency messaging as extreme heat becomes a governance issue. Extreme Weather Reality Check: UK forecasts warn of another hot weekend and ongoing heatwave risk, with officials pointing to climate-driven health impacts. Coastal Erosion Transparency: France launched an online tool letting coastal homeowners see how erosion is changing their commune, warning that thousands of homes could be affected by 2050. Water Stress Spotlight: A Nikkei documentary on the Southwest’s “megadrought” won a silver award, tying worsening water scarcity to climate change. Wildfire Preparedness Funding: A letter urges fully funding the US Forest Service to strengthen wildfire staffing, research and emergency coordination as climate-linked fire risk rises. Energy & Climate Policy: Australia’s new independent National EPA regulator has started, tasked with enforcing environmental laws and improving project approvals. Decarbonization Tech Push: South Korea’s GS E&C says it’s advancing CO2-to-liquid-hydrocarbons tech to replace petroleum inputs.