Wildfire Watch in Greece: Greece has issued a “very high” wildfire risk alert (Level 4) for Monday across Attica, parts of the Peloponnese, the Aegean islands and Crete, urging people to avoid any fire-starting activities and reiterating that field burning is strictly prohibited. New Fire Near Athens: A fresh blaze broke out southeast of Athens in Kouvaras (about 60 km from the capital), with gusts reported above 70 km/h (and up to 130 km/h), prompting evacuations for Agios Stylianos and a major response including hundreds of firefighters, vehicles, plus helicopters and water-bombing aircraft. Heat-Drought Feedback in Athens: New research highlights how Athens-area conditions are shifting fast, with heat-wave and drought days rising sharply since the early 2000s—an overlap that can intensify damage to ecosystems, water supplies and agriculture. Europe Heat and Wildfire Costs: Western Europe’s June–July period hit record heat, with drought and extreme wildfires driving major economic disruption across power, transport and public health. Shipping Carbon Pricing Crossroads: Cyprus and Greece’s shipping sector is bracing for an IMO decision that could reshape carbon costs for fleets—potentially creating overlapping charges with EU rules and affecting fuel choices and vessel viability. Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Records: Copernicus data shows global ocean temperatures reached the highest-ever levels for July, linked to strengthening Super El Niño and marine heatwaves that stress ecosystems. Fishing Tourism for Livelihoods: Greece is promoting “fishing tourism” to help professional fishermen earn extra income by hosting visitors on real fishing trips and sharing local maritime traditions.