Climate & Food Systems: South Africa’s agri-processing firms are getting hit by climate shocks that disrupt raw supplies, threatening jobs and output. Coastal Carbon Accounting: A new study warns that human impacts in coastal soils can break the usual link between soil carbon and density, throwing uncertainty into “blue carbon” estimates. Marine Life Under Heat: Grey whales are dying in rising numbers along North America’s coasts, with researchers pointing to warming-linked stress. Amazon Deforestation: Brazil’s Amazon clearing has fallen sharply under Lula, though critics warn oil expansion could undercut gains. Urban Cooling: A climate ministry highlights urban forests as heat and flood “infrastructure,” stressing long-term funding and planning. Energy Transition & Grid Reliability: India’s draft grid rules would expand standards for renewables, storage, and grid-forming inverters to keep the system stable as clean capacity grows. BESS in Pakistan: The government says battery storage is key to balancing rooftop solar and improving grid flexibility. Disaster Risk in Refugee Camps: In Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, hills cleared for Rohingya camps are leaving thousands exposed to landslides. Community Power in Haiti: Haiti is pushing solar for rural schools, health centers, and police sub-stations to improve reliable access to essential services. Wildlife & Land Use: Protests in India’s Uttarakhand target sal tree felling for a highway expansion, citing hotter conditions and groundwater impacts. Heat & Public Health: Britain’s heatwave impacts are worsening, with schools and transport disrupted and calls for cleaner energy to protect people. Energy & AI Backlash: New York’s village of Endicott is considering a pause on AI data centers over water and power concerns. Clean Energy Tech: A fusion effort in Livermore aims to scale toward commercial power with a “fuel factory” plan. Storm Impacts: Typhoon Bavi weakened after landfall in China but left widespread outages and damage risk across the region.