Heatwave Health: Europe’s deadly heat keeps hitting hardest on older adults, with authorities issuing alerts as extreme temperatures push bodies past their cooling limits. Cyclades Power Security: Greece’s Cyclades interconnection project reached its final phase, linking Santorini, Folegandros, Milos and Serifos to the mainland grid to cut costs and emissions. Wildfire & Risk Watch: Greece faces elevated wildfire risk as hot, dry conditions persist, with reports of fires and evacuations underscoring the pressure on local response. Tourism Pressure & Demand: Greece ranks 4th for Europeans’ summer and autumn travel plans, but the same climate stress that boosts demand also raises the stakes for heat and infrastructure. Birdlife Spotlight: Birdwatching rankings highlight Greece’s Kalloni Saltpans and Lake Kerkini as top sites for species-rich migration and habitat value. AI vs Climate Goals: Google and Amazon report rising emissions tied to AI data-center buildouts, adding fuel to the debate over whether tech growth is outpacing decarbonization. Local Community Resilience: Athens’ grocery co-op fight to stay open spotlights community-led, locally rooted food systems as a sustainability lifeline.