Climate & Nature Activism: Thousands marched in Amsterdam demanding an end to fossil fuel reliance as the Dutch budget nears, with organizers warning leaked plans won’t meet climate targets. AI Safety & Governance: UK officials rejected a “kill switch” for rogue AI, saying blocking access wouldn’t stop misuse elsewhere; the debate echoes calls from Anthropic’s CEO to slow frontier AI development. Energy & Industry Decarbonization: India’s cement giants plan a major green power push—adding ~50% renewable capacity over two years—to cut costs and emissions. Local Climate Impacts: Maui County candidates face water scarcity politics as drought shaped housing, farming, and fire mitigation priorities. Environmental Justice & Accountability: Wisconsin’s Line 5 fight resurfaces as scrutiny grows over Enbridge and a candidate accused of weakening approval processes while taking energy donations. Coastal Resilience Funding: The Bahamas is set to receive grant support for community-led climate resilience via the CABRIC programme. Mining & Land Damage: Anambra residents report deaths and submerged homes tied to illegal sand excavation, urging urgent inspections and prosecutions. Climate Diplomacy: BRICS’ Delhi Declaration links trade and climate resilience while urging restraint amid West Asia tensions.