Climate Adaptation & Finance: Nauru (now the Republic of Naoero) is selling “golden passports” to fund relocation of most families and infrastructure to higher ground as sea levels rise, drawing scrutiny over whether citizenship-for-money can be protected. Public Health & Water: Montgomery County lifted its last Potomac River health advisory after a historic sewage spill, saying bacteria levels are back to safe; officials still warn against ingesting river water. Wildfire & Heat Impacts: A heat dome is driving record-breaking temperatures across the West and raising wildfire risk, with smoke compounding dangerous conditions. Water Security: The EPA warned utilities after cyberattacks hit water systems in nine states, prompting boil-water orders in some areas. Great Lakes Infrastructure: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker urged the Trump administration to reverse a work stoppage on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, citing threats to invasive-carp controls and drinking water for tens of millions. Energy & Industry: U.S. refiners reported record profits amid a global fuel crunch tied to refinery closures and war-driven supply disruptions. Drought: Oregon’s drought has expanded to most of the state, with severe or extreme conditions affecting more than half. Data Centers Backlash: New reporting says data center construction is accelerating despite widespread public opposition over water and electricity use and local pollution concerns. Pipeline Ruling: Michigan’s Supreme Court ordered regulators to reconsider a key permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, a major setback for the Sarnia corridor. PFAS Accountability: North Carolina officials criticized an EPA-Chemours settlement they say was negotiated “behind our backs,” arguing it doesn’t fix long-term PFAS damage.