● A federal appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a water pollution lawsuit on the grounds that the U.S. Constitution does not enshrine the right to safe drinking water.
● Thailand has issued a temporary nationwide data center moratorium as it establishes stricter water and energy-use standards for hyperscale projects.
● The United Nations has warned that a “supersized” El Niño phenomenon, which will increase the likelihood of extreme weather globally, will persist through February.
● Experts predict France will experience its smallest grape harvest in 30 years as a result of heatwaves, drought, and wildfires in wine regions.
