Climate & Food Security: Proforest warns Ghana’s cocoa incomes are already being cut by climate-driven droughts and soil stress, pushing restoration into the realm of economic policy, not charity. Water & Infrastructure: Arizona is exploring a “wastewater-to-drinking water” idea using Tijuana’s sewage to create new water supplies—an experiment in cross-border climate adaptation. Legal & Energy Policy: A California attorneys’ union sued over Newsom’s in-person work rule, arguing it violates CEQA by increasing commuting emissions. Clean Energy Court Win: A US federal judge struck down IRS guidance that tightened wind and solar tax credit eligibility, a boost for projects facing expiring incentives. Data Centers & Environment: Canada’s Alberta First Nation is back in court over the massive “Wonder Valley” AI data centre, after the province waived an environmental impact assessment. Climate Tech Efficiency: AI weather forecasting is now far more efficient, with claims of up to 1,000x gains—promising faster, life-saving forecasts. Marine Conservation: A Philippines project expands community-linked marine protected areas, using monitoring and blue-economy financing to protect reefs and livelihoods. Policy & Industry: EU transport ministers backed a decarbonisation-and-competitiveness agenda, including a ports strategy and “clean corporate vehicles” work.