Extreme weather events including Tropical Storm Bertha and European wildfires dominate climate news, while air pollution monitoring and nuclear energy policies raise environmental concerns.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana with 45mph winds, with rescuers freeing trapped residents in Kentucky and West Virginia as both states face catastrophic floods and damage from torrential rainfall.

Nearly 20,000 people have been forced to evacuate from wildfires in southern France as extreme heat reaches 44°C in Spain, with Mediterranean Sea temperatures running 5°C above normal, creating dangerous fire conditions across the region.

West Virginia declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties with at least two people missing after torrential rain caused severe flash flooding, prompting the deployment of 500 National Guard members for rescue operations.

The Trump administration has proposed EPA rule changes that would allow states to decide public input levels on air pollution permits, potentially benefiting data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels despite industry fighting pollution monitoring placement.

A controversial U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich nuclear fuel for civilian use, with lawmakers and Israeli officials expressing opposition due to fears the kingdom could use the technology to develop nuclear weapons.

Tick bites are rising in the US and UK, with experts warning of increased transmission risks for Lyme disease and other illnesses, though preventative measures are available for those spending time outdoors.

Industrial air polluters have spent years fighting pollution monitoring locations to ensure toxic emissions are measured away from residential areas, yet nearby residents continue to suffer health impacts from exposure.

A contagious cancer has been discovered spreading among fish in a lake, marking the first reported case of transmissible tumors in fish species and raising scientific questions about similar transmission risks in other animals.

Big Bear's missing bald eagle has been found alive but injured in California following an apparent fight with other birds, after the eagle called Jackie disappeared from nest cameras monitoring the nesting site.

Trump announced that approximately 200 entities have signed a non-binding 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge' to protect Americans from rising utility costs related to data center energy consumption, though enforcement mechanisms remain unclear.