Wildfires & Heatwave Safety: Algeria’s civil protection says nearly a thousand fires broke out across the north in a week, with an orphanage blaze in Algiers killing 11 after an electrical spark from an air-conditioning unit; authorities linked the wider surge to extreme heat, drought and climate change, while firefighting operations ramped up across dozens of provinces. Coastal Pollution Watch: In Morocco’s Saidia, residents and tourists report seawater pollution, odors and foam near Oued Kiss, with claims of wastewater inflow and calls for joint scientific and medical investigations to protect public health and tourism. Green Hydrogen Push: An energy expert highlights Algeria’s SouthH2 Corridor ambitions for green hydrogen, framing North Africa’s renewable potential as a route to supply Europe and diversify energy away from fossil fuels. Green Building Benchmark: Qatar’s GSAS green-building recognition is cited as a sustainability model, with thousands of projects and major infrastructure earning environmental ratings—useful context for regional climate and construction standards. Energy Reliability Under Stress: A report on power outages argues load shedding is normal, but Algeria-style heatwave conditions expose risks when grids run with thin safety margins and unclear public information.