Climate Policy Backslide: States behind on 2030 climate goals are cutting or scrapping targets as inflation and energy costs bite, with New York dropping its 2030 emissions target after warning it would mean “crushing costs.” Wildlife & Wolves: Trump orders steps to delist or downlist gray wolves and Mexican wolves and make lethal removal easier, setting up likely legal fights as conservationists warn recovery could be jeopardized. El Niño & Storm Risks: A rare triple-hurricane Pacific setup tied to intensifying El Niño is raising swell and weather concerns for Mexico’s southwest coast and Baja, with forecasts pointing to a very strong event into early 2027. Border Pollution & Sewage: San Diego County is moving to treat Tijuana River sewage flows, including plans for a new treatment plant and cleanup funding aimed at stopping ongoing cross-border contamination. Public Health in Baja: Baja California issues a rickettsiosis alert as tick activity stays elevated, urging pet owners and hikers to prevent bites. Mexico Environment Research: Scientists use hummingbird feathers and museum specimens to track decades of heavy metal pollution across southeastern Mexico, turning bird migration biology into a pollution history. Conservation & Species: Mexico’s monarch tagging and other wildlife monitoring efforts highlight how migration data can guide protection for species tied to Mexico’s ecosystems.