Heat & Climate Watch: A brutal heat wave is forecast for the western U.S., with record-warm overnight lows and major HeatRisk impacts—another reminder of how human-caused climate change is shifting weather patterns. Renewables & Tech Footprint: Aruba S.p.A. acquired three hydroelectric plants in northern Italy (about 10GWh a year), boosting its owned hydro portfolio and aiming to cut the environmental impact of electricity used by data centers. Kingdom Cooperation & Conservation: Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg will visit Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao (July 13–17), with meetings plus tours tied to waste, water, mangroves, and nature conservation. Tourism Connectivity: Wingo launched a new year-round Barranquilla–Aruba route and added seasonal service to Bucaramanga, strengthening Colombia links. Local Environment Policy Pulse: A 24ora.com poll shows strong support for Aruba adopting the Netherlands’ stricter consumer fireworks rules—banning private use and sales from Aug 1, 2026. Aruba Tourism Growth: Aruba reported 427,343 stayover visitors Jan–Mar 2026, up 8.9%, as new hotels and flights keep demand climbing. Community & Nature Access: Aruba National Park Foundation announced a July 19 “Rough Hike” through Arikok landscapes, urging responsible trail behavior to protect wildlife and the desert ecosystem.