Transmission & Grid Planning: Residents in Wisconsin’s Driftless region are alarmed by a proposed second 765-kilovolt power line, saying the environmentally sensitive area isn’t the right place for high-voltage infrastructure, while developers argue transmission buildout is critical for the grid. Missouri Climate Resilience: St. Louis engineers and city officials are rethinking roads, parking lots, and sewers as temperatures and rainfall rise, using tools like rain gardens and permeable surfaces to manage stormwater. Data Center Fight in St. Louis: A lawsuit seeks to halt a proposed St. Louis data center over concerns including noise, water use, electricity demand, and a lack of environmental impact assessment and transparency. Clean Air Court Battle: Missouri and other Republican attorneys general are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a decision upholding tighter soot pollution limits, arguing EPA overstepped outside its regular review process. Farm Food Safety: A Missouri farm tour highlighted how produce safety planning starts before food reaches consumers, including managing water, workers, and wildlife contact. Heat Safety for Sports: Mid-Missouri heatwave conditions are pushing schools and colleges to tighten heat protocols, using wet-bulb globe temperature monitoring to adjust outdoor activity. Eco-Friendly Enzyme Tech: University of Missouri researchers expanded a water-based method to encapsulate enzymes in MOFs, aiming for more stable, greener industrial biocatalysts. Wildlife & Roads: A Missouri wildlife study points to roads needing animal crossings to reduce wildlife-vehicle conflicts.