PFAS Fallout: A new Lancaster University study estimates CFC replacement gases have already produced over 335,500 tonnes of TFA, a persistent “forever chemical” PFAS, spreading globally and likely rising further. Heat Health: The WHO warns extreme heat has killed more than 200,000 people in Europe since 2022, stressing most deaths were preventable with better heat-warning systems and urban planning. EU Climate Diplomacy: The EU formally moves Ukraine and Moldova into the next stage of membership talks by starting negotiations on aligning with an initial cluster of EU laws, including environment and agriculture. Forever-Chemical Policy Watch: EU experts have classified “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers as persistent and toxic to reproduction, pushing regulators toward tighter controls. Hydrogen Push: The European Hydrogen Bank’s latest round allocated €1.09bn to nine projects, aiming to cut millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases via low-carbon hydrogen. Energy Transition Pressure: Reporting highlights how energy shocks are pushing Italian businesses to decarbonise faster to stay competitive. G7 Protests in Geneva: Anti-G7 demonstrators smashed windows and set a Tesla ablaze, underscoring public anger over inequality and climate concerns. Swiss Migration Vote: Switzerland rejected a 10m population cap, prioritising EU labour ties and economic stability over tighter limits. Sunscreen Ingredient Update: The US FDA approved bemotrizinol, long used in Europe, which could improve UVA/UVB protection and consumer confidence.