Climate Finance Pressure: A new UN warning says the world is highly likely to overshoot 1.5°C, forcing governments to divert money toward disaster relief and away from deep clean-energy investment. Extreme Weather Signals: El Niño is “supercharged” by climate change, with anchovy disappearances off South America pointing to a major event that could bring drought and floods. Grid Reality Check: New York’s $6B Canada power line is delivering far below expectations, averaging about 24% capacity in August, raising questions about what was promised. Clean Power Buildout: Canada broke ground on the North Coast Transmission Line in B.C., aiming to expand clean electricity and cut emissions. Data Centers vs. Power: Utilities and regulators are wrestling with who pays for grid upgrades as data centers surge in demand, reshaping hiring and project planning. Local Resilience Funding: Canada’s EU-UNICEF program will upgrade Pacific schools with climate-resilient water, renewable power, and disaster-ready systems. Forestry & Climate Science: The U.S. Forest Service is shuttering nearly two dozen research facilities as part of a restructure, including concerns for wildfire and smoke science. Environmental Legal Fight: Groups sued Louisiana’s DEQ over air permits for CF Industries’ new ammonia plant, arguing Clean Air Act violations. Storm Damage: Tornado radar confirmed a tornado in Windsor-Essex, with power outages and tree damage reported.