Extreme Heat & Public Health: Europe’s record-breaking heatwave has pushed deaths past 1,300, with schools and events disrupted and health systems strained, as temperatures keep breaking caps and infrastructure struggles. Lightning & Storm Impacts in the Netherlands: The weekend brought exceptional lightning and storm damage, with rail disruptions and insurers reporting steady claims after hail and lightning. Heat Preparedness in Dutch Cities: Amsterdam urged residents to adapt homes for hotter conditions, while multiple provinces kept code-red alerts as the country moved out of peak heat. Climate Science on the Ground: New research maps underground fungal networks across land, highlighting how soil life supports plant growth and the carbon cycle—an important piece of nature-based climate resilience. Textiles & Pollution Watch: Germany’s nonprofit is suing Shein over hazardous chemicals and “forever chemicals,” adding pressure for stronger EU enforcement on product safety. Energy & Industry Signals: SBM Offshore ordered another FPSO hull for its fleet, while EU energy storage targets and gas price swings underline how climate and geopolitics keep reshaping energy planning. Humanitarian Response (Dutch Caribbean): Curaçao’s urban search-and-rescue team deployed to earthquake-hit Venezuela, supported by Dutch Caribbean and Dutch resources.