Clean-tech in cities: Melaka’s SWM Environment is rolling out five electric EV side-car motorcycles for waste collection and public cleaning in tourist hotspots, aiming to cut greenhouse gases and noise while supporting the city’s Low Carbon City agenda. Climate politics heats up: Australia’s emissions fell in 2025 as renewables displaced coal and gas, with officials pointing to lower power bills and EV uptake—while parliamentary fights over carbon cuts and coal-fired power intensify. Climate science, but fairer: A new study warns climate and biodiversity models often miss inequality and Global South realities, pushing for scenarios that reflect power and lived experience—not just tech fixes. Climate resilience on the ground: Dorset’s Cerne Giant hill figure is fading faster as warmer, wetter weather and heavier rainfall accelerate algae growth and erosion, prompting more frequent rechalking by volunteers. Investor focus on climate risk data: IIGCC flags four problems with corporate physical climate risk data—uneven coverage, opaque methods, diverging models, and weak disclosure incentives—urging more systematic engagement. Corporate climate goal rollbacks: UK fashion brand Burberry delayed its net-zero/climate-positive target by a decade, citing a “pragmatic response” to external factors. Water & climate cooperation: The UN calls for stronger global cooperation on water and climate, stressing locally tailored action and scaling proven solutions.