Climate & Water Security: The Caribbean is bracing for a drought-and-heat crisis that could stretch into 2027 as El Niño strengthens, with CIMH and UWI warning of less rain, more hot-spell days, and likely drought across Windwards, Leewards and ABC islands—raising pressure on water supplies, farming, and public health. Agrochemicals & Health Risks: Kenya hit a record pesticide high in 2024 (6,953 tonnes), with fungicides/bactericides leading and a major share classified as highly hazardous pesticides, while illegal pesticide markets and environmental and health dangers grow alongside crop-protection dependence. Science & Tech in the News Ecosystem: In France, Reuters reports CNews’ rightward hardening after the removal of conservative pundit Philippe Bilger, highlighting how media influence can shape political agendas ahead of the April presidential election. Culture & Media (Light): A new episode from Scott McKay’s satirical “The Necessary Men” continues a serialized thriller—more entertainment than science, but still part of the week’s tech-adjacent media landscape.