Climate & Water: Germany’s environment minister says the country must rethink water management after drought and low river levels disrupted shipping, with calls to retain water in landscapes via wetlands and modernised infrastructure. Marine Life & Warming Seas: A rainbow sea slug spotted in Cornwall is being framed as a sign UK shores are changing as warmer waters spread species north. Air Pollution Across Borders: A new Copernicus study highlights how wildfire smoke and ozone pollution travel far, with 40% of the world exposed to extremely high ozone levels in 2026. Nature-Based Carbon Storage: Irish volunteers map seagrass meadows off Galway, arguing better protection could help Ireland meet climate targets and avoid major penalties. Green Cities Awards: Eight European finalists are set to learn next week if they win the EU’s Green Capital or Green Leaf titles, with cities across Denmark, Poland, Slovakia, Portugal and Spain in the running. Policy & Disclosure: The UK’s financial regulator drops tougher mandatory climate-risk reporting, keeping “comply or explain” after business concerns. Food & Climate Impacts: Hungary’s paprika producers battle longer droughts and heatwaves, while producers also face pressure from imports.