Heat & Health: A fresh extreme heat wave is hitting Türkiye, with meteorologists warning of “tropical days” and advising people to avoid outdoor exposure between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., drink plenty of water, and take heatstroke precautions. Air Pollution Control: Istanbul has imposed 694.67 million liras in indoor smoking fines after inspections of 1.35 million venues, with thousands of closures and penalties for repeated violations. Biodiversity & Nature Watch: The Agriculture Ministry says social media claims of a grasshopper invasion are false; inspections found native species, including a white-faced bush cricket that doesn’t harm crops. Water & Ecosystems: Çanakkale’s “Heart-Shaped Lake” near Ezine has turned pink again, linked to the micro-organism Dunaliella salina, with heavy rainfall and heat driving the color shift. Climate Tech & Industry: Turkish Airlines is investing in a sustainable aviation fuel fund (SAFFA Fund I) to expand SAF supply and cut aviation emissions. Trade & Sustainability Policy: A study warns garment makers in Turkey and other sourcing hubs struggle to produce life-cycle data needed for EU digital product passports for textiles. Energy Security Context: Coverage highlights how the Strait of Hormuz crisis is pushing Gulf states to expand bypass pipelines and contingency infrastructure—an issue that also shapes regional energy and climate risk planning.