Heat & health: A new report highlights how Czech senior care is not ready for extreme heat, with Prague residents describing sweltering apartments during record-breaking heatwaves and data showing most excess heat deaths hit people 65+. Clean construction: Holcim has commissioned Czechia’s first calcined-clay cement line at Čížkovice, aiming to cut cement CO2 by about 30% and supply around 580,000 tonnes of low-carbon ECOPlanet cement annually, backed by Modernisation Fund support. Forest foraging conditions: After recent rain and warmth, ČHMÚ forecasts improving mushroom-growth conditions for the coming weekend, especially in mountainous regions and foothills—while urging caution over misidentification and improper storage. Circular materials research: A CHISA-2026 presentation in Prague showcased research turning rice straw waste from biogas production into eco-friendly fibreboard panels. Urban environment & waste infrastructure: Prague plans two new recycling centres in Zbraslav and Řepy, as the city expands local waste-handling capacity. Biodiversity & citizen science: A Czech project is photographing the country’s entire flora in 10,000 pictures, supporting biodiversity documentation. Sustainable mobility/industry: BMW’s “Neue Klasse” rollout expands active safety systems as standard across multiple model series, including features aimed at preventing dooring accidents.