Supreme Court Climate Ruling: India’s Supreme Court barred the government from granting post-facto environmental clearances through an open-ended 2021 memo, while keeping limited, statutory options for exceptional public-interest cases—an important win for rule-of-law climate governance. Climate Risk for Food Systems: India’s agriculture ministry says nearly half of farm districts are vulnerable to climate change, with 109 at “very high” risk, pushing district contingency plans for resilient crops and farming. Data Centres vs Water/Energy: Thailand’s parliament member wants a dedicated committee to scrutinize data-centre approvals over water and power strain, while Australia’s Queensland and NT reject a push for renewable-backed rules for new facilities. Heat Communication: A Rutgers-Yale study finds that positive images of heat waves can blunt fear and weaken climate-risk messaging, suggesting visuals matter as much as words. Water Under Pressure (UK): Campaigners warn private firms hold licences to abstract tens of trillions of litres annually as drought deepens, calling for licence reviews and a funded water resilience plan. Oil Pollution Health (DRC): Human Rights Watch says DRC oil producer Perenco’s practices like flaring and waste burning are driving severe health and environmental harms, urging transparent pollution reporting and exposure cuts. Renewables with Local Safeguards: A Philippines bishop urges scientific study and dialogue before a major offshore wind project, warning of impacts on fisherfolk and marine habitats.