Water Stress Watch: Jamaica plans citywide water prohibition orders as rainfall stays critically low and heat keeps climbing, banning non-essential water use across multiple parishes. Drought & Heat: England reports drought across nearly three-quarters of the country, with “flash drought” conditions and another heatwave forecast raising pressure on rivers, farms, and water supplies. Marine Spill Response: Oman says an oil spill from a grounded tanker has spread across about 390 sq km near the Hallaniyat archipelago, with authorities moving to contain it and protect coral reefs, turtle nesting areas, and other sensitive habitats. Urban Cooling: Paris replaces a stone plaza outside City Hall with a microforest of 50+ trees and 20,000 plants to cut heat and improve rainwater absorption. Ecosystem Restoration: Indonesia targets restoring 15,000 hectares of degraded ecosystems in 2026, including peatlands and mangroves. Climate-Health Link: A new review finds hotter days are tied to worse mental health outcomes for children, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Policy & Accountability: New York’s audit says the state lacks reliable recycling data, complicating efforts to track waste diversion and climate goals. Conservation Litigation: Environmental groups file a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Forest Service over cattle grazing approvals in grizzly bear habitat near Yellowstone. Clean Energy Research: Boston College chemist Alexis Grimaud wins an NSF CAREER award to develop battery materials that could improve energy storage.