Wildfire Watch in Norway: The Norwegian Meteorological Institute and Yr have issued yellow fire-danger warnings across large parts of the country as dry vegetation makes blazes easier to ignite, with guidance to avoid open flames and follow local instructions. Bird-Safe Wind Power: Norway-based research highlights a simple mitigation: painting wind-turbine blades black at Smøla cut bird deaths by nearly 72% in monitoring, with no white-tailed eagles killed at painted turbines. Clean Energy Finance: The Nordic Investment Bank signed a 4-year €22m InvestEU-backed loan for Helsinki AI-infrastructure firm Verda, which says its data centres run on 100% renewable power. Hydro Earnings & Recycling: Norsk Hydro reported core profit above forecasts, helped by higher aluminium prices and stronger recycling margins, even as energy output and currency effects weighed. Antarctic Climate Engineering: Scientists are testing an 80km underwater curtain concept to divert warm water away from the Thwaites Glacier’s base to slow melting. Local Water & Trees: Cebu City deferred a DPWH request to remove 113 trees along the Butuanon River after funding covered only part of the flood-mitigation plan. Social Media Age Limits: France passed a law banning under-15s from opening social media accounts, following similar moves like the UAE’s minimum age rule.