Heatwave & Wildfire Fallout: Europe’s drought is hitting rivers and energy hard, with the Rhine and Danube at record lows and drought-linked wildfire pressure continuing across France, Greece and beyond. Water & Power Disruption: The Danube’s extreme low levels are forcing nuclear cooling cutbacks and revealing WWII wrecks and even mammoth remains as barges carry less. River Transport Shock: The Rhine’s record-low levels are driving up freight costs and disrupting one of the bloc’s busiest inland shipping routes. Italy Heat Alerts: Italy issued red heat alerts for major cities, with guidance focused on timing visits and keeping people safe during peak temperatures. Spain Eclipse Tourism: A tiny Aragon village (66 residents) will close vehicle access to its eclipse viewing peak to prioritize safety and environmental protection. Climate-Smart Farming Deal: Rwanda and the EU signed a €40m, five-year financing agreement to scale climate-resilient agriculture. Oil Profits vs Climate Costs: A report highlights record profits for major oil firms amid war and climate-linked heatwaves, renewing pressure for faster transition funding. EU Finance Tech: The ECB’s Project Pontes is set to go live on 21 September for tokenized central bank money settlement. Plastic Pollution Push: A Europe-wide beach clean effort logged over 10 tonnes of litter removed across 30 countries.