Industrial Pollution & Accountability: Residents in Rîbnița say the restart of the Ribnîța Metallurgical Plant has brought back choking night smoke and renewed health complaints, with calls for modernization and better pollution controls. Water Crisis in the Dniester: Moldova’s Environment Ministry reports record-low water levels in the Dniester Reservoir, warning that extremely low inflows can damage the river ecosystem and threaten water supply; officials urge conservation and say they’re coordinating with Ukraine as discharge remains higher than inflow. Hydrology Alarm at Novodnistrovsk: The flow into the Novodnistrovsk reservoir reportedly fell to 23 m³/s, prompting warnings that continued low levels could affect the Dniester’s balance and Moldova’s water security. EU Integration Pressure on Agriculture: Moldova’s EU accession path is highlighted as agriculture faces major hurdles, while broader EU rules on pesticides could tighten market access for exporters—raising stakes for Moldovan farming and food standards. Energy & Climate Risk for Moldova: Romania’s drought-driven nuclear shutdown risk is noted as Moldova depends heavily on Romanian electricity, underscoring how extreme weather can ripple into local energy reliability. Local Climate Action: Mayors are invited to a Europe-focused event on energy and climate solutions, with Chisinau and Balti among municipalities pushing EU-aligned emissions and resilience efforts.