Climate Politics: A new report says many Democrats are going quiet on climate change ahead of midterms, with Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse calling it “climate hushing” and warning that warming is already hitting household costs. Ocean Life & Film: David Attenborough’s NatGeo documentary “Ocean” spotlights the scale of marine ecosystems and the pressures from climate change and industrial activity. Weather & Heat Prep: Rhode Island is in a mostly sunny, mild stretch Monday, but another warm-up is coming fast—plan for hotter, more humid conditions later this week. Air Quality: Rhode Island DEM issued an ozone alert for Saturday, warning of unhealthy air for sensitive groups and urging residents to cut heavy outdoor exertion. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: Rhode Island and other states are suing the Trump administration over a “sham deal” that paid TotalEnergies about $928 million to cancel offshore wind leases, arguing it threatens jobs and clean energy. Local Safety: Two deadly motorcyclist crashes hit Southern New England in under 24 hours, a reminder to stay alert and give riders extra space. Plastic Pollution Research: A University of Rochester team developed bacteria-based “bio-stickers” that can speed up breakdown of bioplastics in marine environments. RI Budget: The Rhode Island House approved a $15.2B FY27 budget, with sustainability and a phased-in millionaire’s tax among the marquee items. Boating Incident: RIDEM responded to a Wickford Harbor crash where a 42-foot vessel slammed into a jetty; the operator may have been impaired.