Clean Air vs Politics (US): The U.S. EPA moved to overturn California’s Clean Air Act waivers for port pollution, with WRI calling it a public-health attack that would also slow low- and zero-emission harbor progress. Courtroom Climate Accountability (Netherlands): A Hague court backed locals’ right to a healthy living environment in a Tata Steel climate case, ordering “objective and thorough” emissions monitoring while talks continue. Water Under Pressure (UK): Anglian Water can’t block new housing sewage connections even when capacity is “fragile,” highlighting how regulation and infrastructure limits collide. Wildfire Smoke Reality Check (Canada/US): Scientists rejected Trump’s “Canada poisoning” claims, saying climate-driven conditions—not blame—are driving cross-border smoke. Data + Disclosure (CDP): CDP added AI to speed emissions reporting, cutting prep time by ~40% and boosting response rates. Heatwave Risk (UK): Experts warn another hot spell could trigger water shortages as infrastructure struggles and hosepipe bans spread. Pollution Cleanup Cost (UK): A nurdle spill on the River Tyne has sparked calls for shipping firms to help fund a long, expensive cleanup. Climate Tech + Energy Use (AI/data centers): New reporting spotlights AI’s growing power demand and efforts to reduce data-center water and energy use. Local Harbour Protection (UK): Christchurch Harbour leaders pushed for a “no net deterioration” protection policy to curb pesticides, fertiliser runoff, and pollution.