Major climate and environmental developments today include Trump's reversal on ocean monitoring, SpaceX beach closures, extreme weather events, coral reef research, and ongoing tensions over mining and land use in the American West.

Trump administration reverses decision to dismantle $368 million ocean monitoring system after facing opposition from experts and lawmakers, preserving critical sea observatory infrastructure for climate research.

Texas court rules that Boca Chica Beach near SpaceX's Starbase can be closed during rocket launches, ending environmentalists' legal bid to prevent beach closures despite ecological concerns.

Tropical Storm Arthur opens Atlantic hurricane season with intense rainfall causing dangerous flash flooding across the southern US Gulf coast region.

France implements nationwide heat emergency measures, placing over one-third of the country under red alert with temperatures reaching 42°C (108°F), forcing cancellation of sports events and music festivals.

New coral reef research identifies specific oceanic areas with cooler currents and favorable conditions that are helping protect vulnerable coral from devastating effects of global warming.

Data centers drive unprecedented US clean energy sector growth as big tech companies invest in their own power production due to grid connection delays, raising questions about overall climate impact.

Lake Tahoe residents strongly oppose federal plan to spray glyphosate herbicide on public lands for post-fire forest restoration, citing health and environmental concerns.

Small town of Lone Pine, California, mobilizes against gold mining prospecting company backed by Trump administration's pro-development policies, protecting Indigenous lands and local concerns.

Department of Justice attempts to halt pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk's data center company citing national security concerns, raising questions about environmental accountability.

Climate researchers debate whether climate change is intensifying El Niño phenomenon as a potentially record-breaking event begins, with implications for global weather patterns.