Heat-Health Guidance: WHO says Europe is warming faster than any other continent and heat is already a “silent killer,” with over 200,000 heat deaths in four years; new Berlin guidelines update heat-health action plans to help governments prepare and protect high-risk groups. Plastic Enforcement: Environmental Action Germany (DUH) warns that EU-banned single-use plastic items are still being sold online years after the 2021 ban, calling for tougher enforcement and penalties. Extreme Heat Reality Check: Reporting highlights how record early-summer heat is straining bodies and infrastructure, with scientists stressing that adaptation must be planned before heat hits. Cooling Access Under Pressure: France’s heatwave triggered chaotic demand for portable air conditioners, with queues and limited stock—an example of how cooling capacity becomes a public-health issue. Germany’s Policy Response: Germany’s coalition reform package includes measures affecting sick leave rules and pensions, while the broader debate continues on how to manage heat risks and resilience. Renewables Cost Edge: IRENA reports that in 2025, over 90% of new utility-scale renewables were cheaper than the cheapest new fossil options, reinforcing the economics of the energy transition. Supply-Chain Climate/HR Due Diligence: A case in Indonesia uses Germany’s supply chain law against a German cement firm over alleged environmental and human-rights harms.