El Niño Watch: NASA satellite data shows a long band of warm Pacific water spreading as El Niño ramps up, raising risks for fisheries and coral ecosystems. Heatwave Impacts: Record heat in France forced early closures of major Paris sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, while Italy and parts of Western Europe issued red alerts as temperatures push health systems and vulnerable residents. Peru Climate Response: Peru’s executive branch is intensifying coordination to address El Niño-related risks. Mining & Water Pressure: A new report highlights how the U.S. Department of Defense is funding critical-mineral projects tied to military needs, intensifying Indigenous concerns over consent and environmental safeguards. Peru Water Safety: A local water-violation case in La Salle points to treatment issues tied to a Peru-based company, with officials saying impacts were limited. Biodiversity & Amazon Knowledge: Research flags growing pressure on ayahuasca plants as demand rises, with Indigenous leaders warning that scarcity and weak oversight threaten both ecosystems and traditional knowledge. Peru Agriculture: Peru’s pomegranate season faces quality and peel damage linked to climatic conditions, even as growers project production growth from new acreage. Toxic Exposure Risk: A multi-country study finds Peru’s schools in Lima are among those near documented contaminated sites, underscoring environmental health concerns for students.