Forest Science: A new Nature Climate Change study co-authored by UVM researchers finds mountain trees don’t all respond to warming the same way—some shift uphill, others downhill—linked to how species move and manage water under drought stress. Wildlife & Disease: Quebec researchers are testing whether a contagious catfish cancer seen near the Vermont-Quebec border has spread into New Brunswick, using DNA sequencing to confirm the transmissible cancer. Vermont Forest Health: A UVM-backed regional study says natural causes now kill more trees than logging across much of the Northeast, with insects, disease, and extreme weather driving the shift—raising stakes for Vermont’s forest resilience. PFAS & Public Health: Massachusetts lawmakers’ PFAS bill stalled, leaving communities to shoulder the burden of testing and cleanup for “forever chemicals.” Chemicals & Courts: California AG Rob Bonta joined a coalition backing a federal rule to phase out the toxic industrial chemical TCE, urging courts to uphold protections for workers and communities. Local Cleanup & Reuse: Montpelier’s former post office at 87 State St. has a new local buyer after PCB contamination was found; remediation costs could run into the millions. Community & Access: Sen. Peter Welch reintroduced the FORK Act to expand rural summer meal delivery and pickup, including grants for vehicles. Data Centers & Power: New research finds nearly all U.S. data centers are in cities, intensifying concerns about electricity demand and local impacts. Arts from the Land: Three Vermont artists are using foraged leaves, clay, and plant dyes to make eco-prints and natural-color works.