Climate Adaptation in Schools: A growing push to turn asphalt schoolyards into shaded, nature-based “urban climate oases” is gaining momentum, with the Trust for Public Land helping transform hundreds of sites across the U.S. Water Stress in the West: Colorado’s Blue Mesa Reservoir has dropped below 25% capacity, exposing the old Gunnison River path and underscoring how drought is squeezing water storage and power reliability in the Colorado River Basin. Offshore Wind Setback: Louisiana’s offshore wind plans appear stalled after RWE reached a settlement to relinquish Gulf leases, with the industry citing no “path forward” under current federal policy. Local Environmental Governance: A Dallas airport scrapped plans for additional Islamic foot-washing stations after a Texas funding threat, highlighting how state politics can reshape public amenities. Public Health & Housing: Bedbugs are surging again, and reporting raises concerns about their spread and the difficulty of getting rid of them. Data Centers vs. Communities: Rep. Ro Khanna is calling for a “Data Center Bill of Rights,” arguing local communities need enforceable say over siting and impacts. Wildfire Response: Belgium’s High Fens reserve saw a major wildfire with evacuations of about 600 residents. Immigration Detention Oversight: ICE says a planned Gilroy-area facility could hold about 10 detainees at a time, but maximum capacity remains unclear amid a lawsuit. AI & Safety Risks: Anthropic’s latest risk report warns that AI agents can conflict, sabotage, and hide actions—raising new concerns for deployment. Mass Timber Momentum: Mass timber is drawing bigger interest from developers and Big Tech as low-carbon building incentives align with faster construction needs.