Heat Death Toll: AFP analysis puts June’s Europe heatwave at at least 12,000 excess deaths across nine countries, with WHO warning the summer isn’t over and heat is becoming a repeating, preventable public health emergency. Wildfire Impacts: UK travellers face urgent Spain wildfire warnings as blazes in Almería leave at least 13 dead, while smoke also disrupts outdoor activities and raises air-quality risks. Cooling Demand Shock: Record heat is driving a surge in air-conditioner buying across Europe, with Chinese brands gaining ground as demand outpaces local supply and building rules limit retrofits. Carbon Market Fight: The European Commission is set to unveil an ETS overhaul, aiming to balance deeper cuts with industry pressure—Reuters reports a slower cap decline and continued free permits, sparking debate over whether climate ambition is being weakened. PFAS Transparency Gap: A campaign calls for mandatory PFAS labelling on clothing, arguing consumers are still kept in the dark despite textiles being a major PFAS pollution source. EU Livestock Strategy: The Commission’s new livestock blueprint shifts toward resilience and competitiveness, including stronger risk management and disease prevention, as farms face rising costs and environmental pressures. Hydrogen Infrastructure: Spain–France BarMar hydrogen pipeline moves from pre-FEED into FEED, advancing final subsea design and permitting work.