Coal Under Federal Lands: The U.S. Interior released a USGS update estimating 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves plus 356 billion short tons of additional available coal beneath federal public lands—framed as energy security and “clean coal” support. Local Sustainability in Planning: Lawrence’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board wants environmental goals to be an “underpinning” of the city’s next strategic plan, pushing for stronger stewardship across city government. Coastal Protection Push: Sri Lanka’s president ordered tougher legal action and closer oversight for rapidly developing Northern and Eastern coastlines as the 2027 budget is prepared. Wildfire Alerts: Australia is rolling out AusAlert to warn people in danger zones, as climate pollution worsens fires, floods, and storms. Dune Invasion From Fly-Tipping: In Hawke’s Bay, a toxic invasive weed is spreading on dunes after garden waste dumping, raising risks for people and pets. Climate Finance Reality Check: A Vanuatu-led legal win at the ICJ is hailed, but the piece stresses it won’t replace the funding and engineering needed to protect communities. Climate Governance Targets: Oregon climate commissioners want to double natural carbon capture goals by 2035, warning logging and land practices could undermine progress. Greenwashing Crackdown: Australia plans to scrap Climate Active, arguing offsets let polluters avoid cutting emissions at the source.