Environmental Health & Risks: Petrobras has begun oil and gas drilling in Brazil’s Equatorial Margin near the Amazon River mouth, and scientists are warning that the little-studied Amazon Reef system could face serious harm. They say an oil spill could spread via strong marine currents, threatening mangroves, small-scale fisheries, and even neighboring countries, as debates continue over how extensive the reef ecosystem really is. Global Water Access: A new data map highlights that more than 2 billion people worldwide still lack safely managed drinking water at home. It notes that access is near-universal in many Europe, North America, and Australia, but stays below 20% in several low-income countries—showing how uneven water infrastructure and reliability remain. Animal Wellness & Conservation: Drusillas Park in Sussex reports a rare historic birth: a saki monkey infant has arrived, becoming the fourth generation from the same family line, continuing the zoo’s long-running success with primate care.