Wildfire & Heat Crisis (Belgium/Benelux): Firefighters are battling Belgium’s biggest wildfire on record in the High Fens near the German border, with about 600 residents evacuated as the blaze spread over peatlands and pine forests; the EU has sent helicopters and water bombers, and smoke is still heavy. Dutch Water Security (Rhine drought): Dutch water boards are taking emergency action as the Rhine hits record-low discharge, pushing salt water closer to nature and farmland and limiting fresh-water supply for regions around the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and Markermeer. Climate Signals from the Poles (Antarctica): Australian scientists report grass spreading in parts of Antarctica as the region warms, raising concerns about a future with more fire risk in a landscape that’s historically too cold and wet to burn. Energy & Climate Costs (Europe heatwaves): Economists estimate heatwaves could wipe up to €180bn from EU GDP, with knock-on impacts like reduced power output when rivers get too warm for cooling. Marine Pollution Risk (Gulf/Oman): New oil slicks linked to tanker attacks raise fears of major environmental damage in the Strait of Hormuz region. Local Innovation (Agrivoltaics): A new explainer highlights how agrivoltaics can combine solar panels with farming on the same land, aiming to boost overall productivity while generating renewable electricity. Tech & Environment (Cyber risk): Dutch authorities warn that a macOS Screen Sharing flaw has been exploited to install crypto miners, underscoring how digital security failures can drive extra energy use.