Climate & Space Science: A new University of Vienna/ETH Zürich study finds Earth’s rotation is slowing faster than in at least 3.6 million years, with day length increasing by about 1.33 milliseconds per century as melting ice shifts mass toward the oceans—small changes, but important for satellites and precise timekeeping. Aviation Emissions Rules: The EU has launched infringement steps against Austria and 12 other countries for not setting up penalty systems under the ReFuelEU Aviation rules, aimed at boosting sustainable aviation fuels and cutting greenhouse gases. Water & Heat Resilience: Reports highlight how extreme heat and uneven access to cooling/safe rest can leave people without relief—an issue that matters for public health planning as summers intensify. Community Tree Restoration: Pupils in Ghana used poster drawings to campaign against deforestation and promote FMNR, a low-cost way to restore degraded land by protecting existing stumps and shrubs—supported by Awaken Trees Foundation of Austria. Austria in the EU Spotlight: The EU also steps up legal pressure on Vienna through its June infringement package, underscoring how compliance gaps can quickly turn into formal action. Biodiversity & Microbes: Ötzi the Iceman research continues to show living cold-tolerant yeasts preserved for 5,300 years, now even used to make “very good” sourdough—another reminder that ecosystems and microbes can persist in surprising ways.