Climate & Nature Advocacy: Greenpeace Philippines urged President Marcos Jr. to prioritize renewables and reject “false solutions” like nuclear, fossil gas, and waste-to-energy, warning they could raise costs and delay the clean transition. Renewables in Practice: Malaysia’s Penang says renewables are ~6% of its energy mix and targets 10% by 2030, citing a solar car-park project at Renesas that cuts about 720 tonnes of CO2 a year. Heat & Disaster Risk: England issued an amber heat health alert as temperatures could reach 35C, with drought conditions worsening. Stormwater Resilience: St. Petersburg, Florida won a $2.2M federal grant to upsize storm drains and add inlets to reduce flooding on key roads. Marine Protection & Education: The Philippines DENR launched a children’s e-book series on the West Philippine Sea, using stories to teach kids about mangroves, reefs, pollution, and simple conservation actions. Mangroves: China reported mangrove coverage reached 31,700 hectares, and highlighted a new International Mangrove Center push for cross-border cooperation. Energy Transition Debate: Environmental groups warned a proposed Alberta oil pipeline could be “devastating” for endangered southern resident killer whales, citing risks beyond spills. Clean Tech Award: UK spin-out R3VTech won a Royal Society of Chemistry Environment Award for converting biodiesel by-products into higher-value chemicals.