Wildlife as a health check: A West Plains restoration expert says native birds and pollinators often return only when land conditions are truly improving, not just when fences look cleaner. Native-bee-friendly yards: A St. Louis-area study finds “messier” prairie-like gardens draw more native bees than manicured landscaping, pointing to nesting and overwintering habitat as key. Heat and health: Mid-Missouri is seeing warmer summer nights tied to climate change, raising heat-stress risks even after the sun goes down. Pesticide labeling fight: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling limits state failure-to-warn claims for pesticides, tightening federal control over warning labels. Glyphosate exposure concern: A new study links higher glyphosate levels during pregnancy with higher risk of preterm labor. Feral swine funding: USDA is making $35 million available for partnerships to combat feral swine, citing major harm to habitats, soils, water quality, and agriculture. Waterway education: An Ozarks group is bringing hands-on water quality lessons to students to focus on everyday choices that protect streams. Local infrastructure planning: Kansas City received $1M to plan major improvements to US-71 and I-35 aimed at reconnecting neighborhoods and reducing safety and environmental impacts. St. Louis heat wave: A report highlights extreme heat warnings and humidity-driven heat-index dangers across Missouri and nearby states. Mold lawsuit allowed to proceed: A federal judge denied summary judgment in a Missouri tenant’s mold and water-intrusion case, sending key disputes to trial.