Offshore Wind & Jonah Crabs: URI researchers are using isotopic analysis to see whether Jonah crabs near offshore wind turbines are migrating from traditional fishing grounds or living their whole lives around the sites—work that could shape both biodiversity expectations and Rhode Island fisheries planning. EV Fire Safety Database: Gov. Dan McKee signed a law creating a statewide electric and hybrid vehicle identification database so firefighters and the State Fire Marshal can respond faster and safer to lithium-ion battery incidents. Harmful Algae Updates: RIDOH and DEM lifted the “avoid recreation” advisory for Wilson Reservoir after a blue-green algae bloom cleared, while keeping Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence under an avoid-contact warning. Climate Resilience Survey (Newport): The Point Neighborhood is being asked to weigh in on flooding, sea level rise, and stormwater resilience to guide future planning and historic preservation. Heat & School Strain: A national report highlights how extreme heat and unreliable cooling can disrupt summer school safety and programming. Worker Heat Protections Trend: Colorado and New York City expanded outdoor heat rules for workers, adding pressure for stronger protections as extreme heat intensifies. Local Weather: Rhode Island faces a wet, humid day with near-certain rain and cooler-than-usual late-July temperatures. Arctic Readiness Exercise: U.S. Coast Guard ships trained off New England and in Newport as part of Operation Arctic Cohesion, focusing on coordinated response as the Arctic changes.