Extreme Heat & Grid Stress: The U.S. Department of Energy declared an emergency as a heat wave pushes record demand risk across the PJM grid, with officials directing PJM to conserve power and potentially curtail data-center loads to prevent blackouts in Pennsylvania and nearby states. Heat Safety in PA: Pittsburgh-area extreme heat warnings continue for a third straight day, with forecasts near 95°F and guidance to use cooling centers and protect vulnerable residents. Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions: The Shapiro administration launched a statewide Wildlife Connectivity Work Group led by DCNR and PennDOT to cut wildlife crashes and reconnect habitat, using a new science-based statewide plan. Recycling Win: Northampton County’s Grand Central Recycling Facility in Plainfield Township received a 2026 DEP Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for high-volume recycling performance. Invasive Species Alert: Pennsylvania anglers are warned about northern snakeheads (“Frankenfish”), which can survive days out of water—so officials urge against releasing them or leaving them on shore. Data Center Pressure at Local Level: Jefferson County commissioners urged municipalities to act on data center impacts, including water sourcing and environmental review concerns, while working on updated local land-use rules.