Wildfire Smoke Health Crisis: Thick smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires is blanketing the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, pushing major cities into hazardous air quality and triggering alerts for sensitive groups; guidance focuses on staying indoors, using HEPA air purifiers, and following AQI updates. Wildfire Trend Data: A new analysis of decades of wildfire records finds large fires are burning more acres each year, with climate change driving hotter, drier conditions that make extreme fire seasons more likely. Arctic Sea-Ice Experiment: In Canada’s Arctic, a startup is trialing sea-ice thickening to slow thinning ice, while Indigenous communities and critics weigh potential risks to fragile ecosystems and livelihoods. Indigenous Rights & AI Data Centers: Indigenous advocates at a UN meeting are urging that AI infrastructure, especially energy- and water-hungry data centers, be developed with free, prior and informed consent and real participation. Water Infrastructure Push (Puerto Rico): A federal water bill would raise Puerto Rico drinking-water and wastewater funding to $75 million, aiming to speed up upgrades and flood/coastal protection projects. Sustainable Grazing Support: USDA-backed funding will help 700 beef producers adopt adaptive grazing practices to improve soil health and resilience. AI Power Demand via Fuel Cells: Investors plan $1.7B for Bloom Energy fuel cells to supply electricity for AI cloud infrastructure, reflecting the growing scramble for cleaner power. Air Quality in Detroit: Metro Detroit reported some of the world’s worst readings as wildfire PM2.5 surged, with health agencies urging masks and indoor protection. Beef Producer Resilience: The redesigned Beef Producer Economic Resilience Initiative targets market access and reduced risk through producer-led mentorship and sustainable grazing standards.