Heat & Health: Europe may have seen at least 10,000 heat-related deaths in late June, with excess mortality highest among people 65+ as Western Europe pushed past 40°C and June hit record warmth. Wildfire Risk: Spain’s deadliest wildfire in days around Almería killed at least 12, with firefighters using aircraft and controlled burns as heat waves keep turning landscapes into tinder. Dutch Climate Pressure: A Dutch defense minister says the Netherlands has reached its limit for direct military help to Ukraine after spending billions—an indirect reminder of how long crises strain national capacity, including for climate and resilience priorities. EU Nature Protection: A Dutch Green MEP warns Albania’s protected-area law could derail EU accession, citing changes that allow luxury development in protected habitats and clash with EU bird and habitat rules. Data Centres & Water-Energy Use: Greenpeace flags that AI’s footprint is physical—power, cooling and water—while Poland expects data-centre electricity demand to surge, raising the question of renewables vs fossil lock-in. Green Tech for Farming: The Netherlands Enterprise Agency is sending a mission to Bulgaria to expand geothermal energy use in greenhouses, aiming to cut energy costs and boost sustainable horticulture. Mosquitoes & Disease: Europe’s disease risk from invasive mosquitoes is rising, with experts urging action beyond “unprotected housing” as dengue and other threats could establish locally.