Heatwave & air quality: New research links fossil-fuel supply shocks and price spikes to worse air quality, as households shift from gas to wood burning—highlighting health risks from wood-smoke pollution. Heatwave & public health: Europe’s “Omega block” heat dome is driving record temperatures, school closures, power strain, and emergency measures, with France also moving to restrict public alcohol to cut heat-related harm. Greece policy & resilience: Greece issued fire-protection rules for archaeological sites and is pushing wildfire readiness amid ongoing climate pressure. Water & drought: Greece funds 10 island water projects to fight drought. Biodiversity watch: A report flags invasive pufferfish in Greek waters and urges caution. Local environment action: A composting push urges residents to turn summer scraps into soil instead of landfill methane. Regional climate diplomacy: EU ministers rebuked Turkey for excluding Cyprus from COP31 preparations, keeping climate talks tied to geopolitical tensions. Maritime environment & heritage: Volunteer divers restored a wreck dive trail in the Mediterranean region’s heritage waters, clearing growth and improving access to underwater archaeology.