Renewables & Grid Tech: Actis launched Leo Energies in India, targeting 3GW+ of onshore wind, solar and BESS, with 650MWp of solar already under acquisition. Marine Power Testing: ARIES at the National Laboratory of the Rockies is accelerating safe deployment of wave-energy microgrids by validating hybrid marine power systems in lab conditions. Geothermal Milestones: Fervo hit commercial operation at Cape Station in Utah, proving enhanced geothermal can deliver 24/7 carbon-free power at scale; Controlled Thermal Resources and Plum also advanced capital structure for geothermal plus critical minerals. Market Design & Energy Security: A Stanford analysis argues the clean-energy bottleneck is mostly market rules—misaligned incentives, red tape, and storage needs—not technology. Consumer Safety & Energy Fraud: UK regulators say scam “energy-saving” devices sold via Amazon, TikTok and AliExpress failed safety tests and some exploded, warning tens of thousands may already be in homes. Climate Impacts on Water & Food: The Caspian Sea fell to its lowest level in 48 years, raising risks for ports, biodiversity and oil/gas operations; in India, TERI highlights multi-fuel choices for mobility, while rice breeding research speeds climate-resilient gene stacking. Policy & Finance: EU electricity sector backs a meaningful carbon market despite pushback, and California’s CEQA fight heads to the ballot box after a Newsom veto. Local Environment: Dal Lake in Kashmir is shrinking under sewage, plastic and weed growth, with climate change accelerating decline.