Wildfire & Heat Emergency: Northern Ontario communities in and around Armstrong, Lac La Croix, Collins, Whitesand, and Lac des Mille Lacs were ordered to evacuate as smoke and flames spread, with officials warning residents to head south to Thunder Bay amid severe heat. Legal Pressure on Forests: A judge ruled the Bitterroot National Forest plan amendment violates the Endangered Species Act, striking down a road-building change after concerns for grizzly bears and bull trout. Data Centers vs. Climate & Power: New York’s one-year pause on new large data centers drew praise from climate and water groups, while advocates warn projects like “Project Jupiter” could roll back air-quality gains by relying on power systems that still emit heavily. Energy Efficiency & Grid Strain: Canada’s heat wave is pushing power demand and raising outage risk, with practical guidance on cutting energy use during extreme temperatures. Clean Energy Buildout: Terra-Gen’s Lockhart Solar PV IV hit commercial operations in California, adding 80 MW, while Dutch cities plan to turn synthetic turf pitches into heat-harvesting community energy assets. Carbon Markets Watch: A new look at carbon pricing highlights how aviation and shipping remain hardest to price and cut. Urban Greening Caution: Research warns that in humid cities, dense tree canopies can backfire by increasing heat stress, so greening needs climate-smart design. Community-Led Power: A Ghana documentary spotlights Mafikope’s locally built solar-powered community center as a model for energy access and climate justice.