Hurricane Season Prep: NOAA and Saildrone are teaming up to deploy a fleet of 10 unmanned ocean drones during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, aiming to feed real-time ocean and weather data into forecasts—especially for rapid intensification and longer warning lead times. Invasive Pest Alert: New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas again, with U.S. and Canadian officials tightening livestock movement rules; Canada temporarily banned Texas livestock imports while USDA and states ramp up monitoring and response to protect herds near the Mexico border. Water Access at World Cup: After backlash, FIFA revised its 2026 World Cup stadium policy to allow fans to bring one sealed soft plastic bottle into venues across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, while keeping hard and refillable bottles out and pointing to water stations and cooling areas. Climate & Biodiversity Signal: A new global study finds mangrove forests are rebounding—recovering much of the surface area lost since the 1980s—strengthening their role as climate buffers and wildlife habitat. Water Reality Check: An op-ed warns that “fresh water is infinite because of rain” is a dangerous myth, stressing how little truly usable freshwater remains for ecosystems and people.