Heat & Health: Europe is baking under a deadly “Omega” heatwave, with France and Spain reporting record temperatures and rising deaths, while Switzerland also faces heat-related disruptions as SBB notes rail and air-conditioning problems. Glaciers Under Pressure: Switzerland’s glaciers are melting fast enough to pour about 400 cubic metres of water per second during prolonged heat, with GLAMOS warning this is an exceptional worst-case pattern. Swiss Waste Policy: The Federal Council plans a nationwide littering fine up to 250 francs from 1 August to standardise penalties and push recycling. Transport & Climate Impacts: SBB says extreme heat can warp rails and trigger technical faults, leading to train replacements and point readjustments. Wildlife Connectivity: A new push for wildlife crossings highlights how roads fragment habitats and increase fatal collisions—especially as extreme weather intensifies. Chemicals & Public Health: Vermont becomes the first US state to ban paraquat, citing concerns about a link to Parkinson’s disease. Research & Medicine: Swiss researchers report modular nanorobots designed to deliver therapies and target cancer cells. Environment Meets Policy: EU deforestation rules are pressuring natural rubber supply chains, raising risks for small producers ahead of 2027.