Nuclear Power Push: The U.S. Army is moving fast on nuclear microreactors, selecting five firms for up to $2.2B to power bases from Fort Bragg to Fort Drum, aiming for resilient “baseload” energy independent of the grid. Data Center Rules: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed a first-of-its-kind package requiring large data centers to secure clean power (“bring your own power”), pay for their own infrastructure, and face tighter oversight on rate hikes. AI-Driven Demand: China’s data centers are projected to consume 774 TWh by 2030—four times today—driven by AI training and always-on inference. Grid & Cost Pressure: Hull, Iowa residents pressed PathOne Data Centers on trust, local benefits, and whether “edge” sites will truly limit noise, water, and infrastructure impacts. Fossil Fuel Risk: A chemical spill at Duke Energy’s Anclote Power Plant in Florida—about 3,200 gallons of sodium bisulfite—highlights ongoing safety and pollution concerns around fossil infrastructure. Renewables in the Pipeline: Maine regulators picked Clearway Energy for an 800 MW onshore wind build plus Avangrid transmission, projecting major lifetime savings for customers. Forest & Biodiversity: Argentina’s court ordered a massive seizure tied to illegal clearing of 11,000+ hectares, while new research maps how biodiversity hotspots are emerging in unexpected places. Water & Farming: Studies link reduced synthetic fertilizer use to improved water quality flowing to the Great Barrier Reef, supporting reef recovery as climate impacts worsen. Antibiotic Resistance Research: OSU researchers are testing ozone nanobubbles to help strip antibiotics and resistance genes from livestock wastewater. Clean Energy for Communities: Hannaford and Maine’s Wolfe’s Neck Center are backing regenerative farming through a Northeast Farmers Fund, aiming to strengthen local food systems against climate stress.