Agrochemical Alert (Philippines): Mindanao sugarcane growers report fast-spreading Red Stem Scale Insect across four provinces, with SRA-validated infestation at 1,306.31 hectares and warnings of yield losses up to 50% if containment lags. Industrial Safety (France): A major fire at the SAFE facility in Gandrange (a lower-tier Seveso site) sent thick black smoke over Moselle; authorities told residents in five towns to stay indoors while hazmat teams assessed chemical risk. Public Health & Chemicals (Canada): Health Canada warned consumers to stop using recalled epoxy resin kits sold on Amazon.ca due to missing hazard and safety labeling, urging disposal via hazardous waste programs. Water Security (US): The EPA warned utilities after cyberattacks on water systems in nine states, noting no confirmed safety impact but raising concerns about chemical feed manipulation. PFAS Legal Pressure (US): North Carolina officials criticized an EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement as being negotiated “behind our backs,” arguing it won’t undo long-term damage. Specialty Chemicals Earnings (India): Aarti Surfactants, Vishnu Chemicals, and India Pesticides reported Q1 FY27 results, with Aarti Surfactants and Vishnu Chemicals showing strong profit and revenue growth while India Pesticides saw softer domestic demand. Wearable Hazard Tech: Researchers unveiled a wearable patch that detects environmental hazards and alerts via immediate vibration, aiming to speed response when seconds matter. Corporate/Market Link (Electronics): PCB shortages in India are tied to supply disruptions affecting specialty chemicals used in board manufacturing, with Middle East tensions cited as a trigger.