Wildfire science: A new World Weather Attribution analysis says human-driven climate change made Canada’s 2026 fire “weather” about twice as likely in Ontario and the Northwest Territories, with millions exposed to toxic smoke. Public health prep: The UK’s NHS is being told to prepare for annual heatwaves like it does for winter, as A&E demand rises during extreme hot spells. Extreme heat impacts: An AP-NORC poll finds Americans increasingly feel extreme heat in daily life—travel plans, sleep, bills, and outdoor time—especially in the West and Midwest. Energy transition: Utah hit a milestone in May, getting more electricity from solar than any other source, signaling cleaner power growth tied to new projects and storage. Wildlife under heat: A warm-weather roundup highlights who suffers in heatwaves—hedgehogs, badgers, and birds—when prey and water become scarce. Biodiversity in cities: Near Manila, a protected lowland forest still shelters rare plants and high diversity, but researchers warn pressures since earlier surveys could be changing the picture. Carbon markets push: Türkiye, Ghana, and Luxembourg joined the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets ahead of COP31, aiming to scale demand for high-integrity credits. Conservation status watch: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is launching a year-long study on whether to protect the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. Disaster risk abroad: Heavy rains and tropical depression conditions in the Philippines triggered deadly landslides and forced school closures.