Wildfire & air-quality risk: The UN weather agency warns that increasingly intense wildfires and heat waves are worsening air pollution, making it harder to meet air-quality goals and tracking of pollutants like black carbon and microplastics. Fire danger in Greece: Greece’s civil protection issues a very high fire risk (category 4) for multiple regions, including Attica, Central Greece, the Aegean islands, Peloponnese and Crete, urging heightened readiness. Weather shift: Greece is set to cool toward more autumn-like conditions from Tuesday, with stronger northerly winds in the Aegean and a higher chance of rainfall in parts of western areas. Marine & climate science: Researchers report an RNA virus in the two-spotted spider mite that helps the pest survive heat and pesticides—new insight into how agricultural threats adapt. Responsible aquaculture: BioMar Greece completes ASC Feed certification for its Volos facility, aligning fish feed with environmental responsibility and traceability standards. Energy & environment policy context: US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle says Greece is positioning to lead the region’s energy future, including renewed oil exploration off Crete—raising the stakes for how energy growth intersects with environmental protection.