Methane Cuts in Focus: A new Clean Air Task Force report says Algeria and eight other oil-and-gas producers in Africa and Latin America can cut methane sharply using proven tools like leak detection and repair, vapor recovery, better flaring, and replacing gas-driven pneumatic equipment—though results depend on infrastructure, rules, and financing. UN Methane Response Gap: UNEP warns that satellites can now flag major methane leaks fast, but only a small share of alerts lead to action; it’s pushing countries to investigate and fix most major leaks by 2030. Algeria’s Environmental Memory Drive: Algeria has launched a preliminary digital map to document French colonial environmental damage, including sites tied to napalm, toxic chemicals, and nuclear radiation, aiming to strengthen claims and preserve historical memory. Heat Stress on Livelihoods: Extreme heat is hitting North Africa’s ecosystems and animals too—reports describe camels suffering blisters, dehydration, and calf deaths as temperatures rise. Energy Security Pressure in the Region: Tunisia’s rolling power cuts are linked to a wider Mediterranean grid strain from heat and reduced electricity import margins, with Algeria and Libya among the stressed partners. Wildfire Impacts: Algeria’s scorching heat has also fueled major blazes, with reports of mass evacuations and casualties.