Heat Adaptation in Focus: A Reuters report says Europe’s June heatwave exposed weak preparedness in power, transport and public health, with Poland admitting adaptation has lagged and Spain reporting 1,000 excess deaths linked to the extreme temperatures. Germany Power Mix Update: Germany’s renewables hit a new record in H1 2026, covering 57.7% of gross electricity consumption, with solar at 19.9% and onshore wind at 20.1% of generation. Carbon Storage Pipeline Scrutiny: In the UK, residents and councillors are pressing concerns over the proposed Peak Cluster CO2 pipeline through North Staffordshire, a project aimed at cutting emissions from cement and lime plants. Pesticide Safety Debate: Researchers re-ran a neurotoxicity study on the PFAS fungicide fluazinam and campaigners argue it should be withdrawn after new findings suggest impacts on brain development. Industrial Decarbonisation Pressure: An AFP piece highlights how Germany’s Mittelstand firms struggle to electrify high-temperature processes under carbon-neutral production demands, citing electricity prices and costly upgrades. Energy Storage Tech Funding: Altech Batteries won a deadline extension for a €46.7m German grant tied to its sodium-chloride solid-state battery project for long-duration stationary storage.