Air Quality & Smoke: The U.S. National Weather Service expects an Air Quality Alert to continue through Friday as wildfire smoke and “fine particulates” push pollution levels higher across parts of New York and the Northeast, prompting health advisories for people to limit outdoor exposure. Community Health Education: Greenland’s Great Bay Discovery Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary, highlighting decades of hands-on environmental learning tied to the Great Bay Estuary and NOAA-backed science programs that reach nearly 100,000 students. Outdoor Access & Youth Wellness: A Rye letter argues that trail closures on conservation lands would harm kids’ chances to build a lifelong connection to nature, while also questioning whether wildlife protection decisions were made too early. Housing Affordability: New Hampshire home prices show a rare May-to-June dip in the single-family median, offering cautious optimism for inventory and affordability—an issue that can shape long-term health by affecting stress and stability. Climate Extremes: A roundup notes record-setting heat and severe winter conditions across U.S. states, underscoring how extreme weather is becoming more frequent and raising health risks.