Climate Watch: Asia is warming faster than the global average, with 2025 temperatures about 0.96°C above the 1991–2020 norm and more extreme heat and floods linked to the trend, according to a new WMO report. Public Health & Environment: A Seoul National University toxicology professor warns that sunscreen ingredients haven’t been studied rigorously enough, citing findings of absorption into the bloodstream and detection in urine, raising questions about kidney and liver impacts. Education & Nature: Seoul Science Museum’s “Earth’s Pulse” exhibition runs through Sept. 6, using interactive sections on desert, forest and ocean ecosystems, plus an artwork that turns visitors’ breathing into a shared visual record. Energy & Cities: Japan’s footstep energy harvesting experiments—piezoelectric tiles and mats in high-traffic areas—aim to turn everyday walking into usable electricity. Security & Climate Risk: A U.S.-Iran reconstruction MoU faces criticism for not earmarking funds for environmental remediation after “black rain” and toxic pollution from attacks. Korea Spotlight: BOS Semiconductors will showcase Physical AI technologies at electronica Shanghai 2026, targeting real-world perception and action for mobility and robotics. Sports & Heat Policy: FIFA’s universal hydration breaks draw debate, with coaches saying it can disrupt match rhythm even when conditions aren’t extreme.