Climate & Food Security in the Pacific: Communities in Vanuatu’s Eratap and Teouma say extreme heat, drought, cyclones, flooding, and sea-level rise are damaging crops and arable land, disrupting planting and harvests and threatening fresh produce supplies for Port Vila—an El Niño declared in June 2026 is expected to bring drier conditions. Renewables vs. Fossil Fuel Costs: A new UNSW report says Pacific nations spend 10–25% of GDP on fossil fuel imports, and argues switching from diesel power to solar, batteries, and grid upgrades could save about US$700 million a year—money that could support schools and hospitals. Seabed Mining Review Timing: The U.S. agency pushing seabed mining near the Northern Mariana Islands says it will wait to do a full environmental study of the mining process until after leases are sold, drawing criticism from Guam senators. Marshall Islands Nuclear History in Coral: NOAA scientists report chemical spikes in Guam coral reefs tied to U.S. nuclear tests at Bikini and Enewetak (1954, 1956, 1958), showing how fallout moved through the tropical Pacific. Majuro Emergency Preparedness Drill: RMI agencies and partners ran a full-scale exercise for a mock lagoon airplane crash near Enemanit, testing coordination among police, ports, health services, disaster management, and environmental responders. Strait of Hormuz Shipping Pressure: Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced a “Non-Compliant Vessels” list, warning of fines and possible detention or seizure for ships accused of violating transit rules. Dengue Alert for the Region: Hawaiʻi health officials confirmed another travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and urged residents to remove standing water, especially after Tropical Cyclone Lala flooding.