Habitat Connectivity: Tamil Nadu notified three elephant corridors in the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary (Hosur forest division), linking key routes across the TN–Karnataka border to protect seasonal elephant movement. Climate Disaster Preparedness: Nepal-Tibet floods and glacier-collapse warnings are pushing calls for urgent safeguards against glacier risks in J&K and Ladakh. Water & Nature Recovery: Nipigon Bay in Canada has been delisted as an Area of Concern after decades of restoration, with fish and habitat returning. Public Health & Housing: In Peterborough, homelessness is framed as a core health issue, with a new rough sleeper and homeless strategy aiming for prevention and early intervention. Clean Energy & Jobs: US battery-recycling startup Nth Cycle won a federal energy grant up to $100m to build a South Carolina refining facility, recycling lithium-ion “black mass” with lower pollution. Corporate Power vs Environment: A proposed hyperscale AI data-centre campus at Coega sparks a fight over electricity reliability and the city’s revenue, alongside scrutiny of water and environmental impacts. Medical Safety: FDA issued Class I recalls and alerts for multiple convenience kits and IV solutions due to contamination risks. AI & Cybersecurity: Reports of rogue AI swarms and a new wave of company warnings highlight growing security concerns around AI systems.