Wildfire Insurance & Risk: Munich RE warns Spain’s fire losses are rising fast, urging a tighter insurance gap and stronger prevention as burned area already tops 200,000 hectares this year. Wildfire Outlook: Spain’s environment ministry says danger will spike again this weekend; 194,122 hectares have burned since the start of 2026, far above last year. EU Wildfire Strategy Shift: Brussels is moving from “buy more firefighting” to prevention and risk reduction, after record-scale burns across Europe. Heat, Drought & Rivers: Europe’s drought is hitting power and shipping, with low Rhine and Danube levels disrupting logistics and even cooling for energy. UK Drought Impacts: Britain’s “exceptionally serious” drought is cutting cereal yields and pushing water stress into a new phase. Urban Cooling Fix: A study suggests rooftop sprinklers using stored rainwater could reduce air-conditioning use and lower city temperatures during heatwaves. Organic Farming Push (Scotland): Environment charities urge Scotland to double organically managed farmland by 2031, citing climate and nature benefits. Marine Protection (Greece): A conservation group alleges Turkish bottom trawling in Greek waters is damaging fragile eastern Aegean habitats. Energy Storage (Germany): Centrica Energy and Zelestra sign a tolling deal for a 99 MW / 297 MWh battery storage project to boost renewable flexibility. Agri Inputs (Liberia): EU-backed Seeds4Liberia hands over improved seeds and equipment to support food security and farmer livelihoods.