Climate Watch: July 2026 has tied with July 2024 as the hottest July on record, with NOAA and NASA/Copernicus reporting record-breaking global temperatures. Biodiversity & Nature Tourism: Wolf populations are rising across Europe, and wildlife tourism is booming around sightings—raising new questions about how to protect animals while meeting visitor demand. Belarus Forest Science: A unique fungus has been found for the first time in the Belarusian part of the Białowieża Forest, adding to the region’s conservation value. Extreme Weather in Belarus: Belarus’s Emergency Ministry reports a child injured as severe weather sweeps across the country, with an orange weather alert issued for Friday. Water Security: Polish prosecutors charged Russian-linked hackers over cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, including water and wastewater plants—highlighting how attackers can use legitimate control access to evade standard defenses. Energy & Environment Risk: A fire broke out at Russia’s Komsomolsk oil refinery; authorities say there were no harmful emissions and output continues. Wildlife Safety: A tourist in Poland’s Białowieża Forest was knocked down by a bison after getting too close, underscoring the need for safe distances in protected areas.