EU–Greenland Push: The European Commission pledged a €200m package to Greenland, backing climate action, hydropower, connectivity, fisheries and education as Trump renews pressure over control of the island. Climate Extremes in the Alps: A researcher says a Nepal glacier collapse that triggered deadly floods followed exceptionally high heat on the mountain, with climate change likely raising the odds of such conditions. Wildfire Fallout in France: French firefighters are starting a six-week strike over funding after a record summer of blazes, with unions warning the system is running short on staff, equipment and health protection. Energy Infrastructure Security: German police widened a hunt for a grid saboteur after finding more devices and a new letter near a lignite plant and high-voltage routes. Low-Carbon Construction Research: ETH Zurich research shows reinforced concrete durability can vary sharply by climate because moisture and carbonation affect how fast steel corrodes—important for scaling low-carbon concrete. Poland Hydropower Planning: The EIB is helping Poland assess new hydropower projects at existing sites via technical and environmental support. Food and Water Stress: UK hosepipe bans remain for millions despite heavy rain, while Spain reports food price pressure driven by heat and drought plus energy and transport costs. EU Rules on Plant-Based Labels: An EU “meaty names” ban could tighten what hybrid meat products can be called, reshaping how plant-based brands market themselves. Tech and Industry: A major carbon capture facility opened in the Netherlands, and NTT DATA expanded AI-powered infrastructure operations.