Ocean Conservation: A new opinion argues the U.S. ocean management system is outdated and needs stronger ecosystem protections as pressures from overfishing, pollution, and acidification grow. Renewables & Grid Buildout: India approved an $8.8B offshore energy plan, while separate coverage highlights renewable momentum—Rajasthan C&I solar PPAs and Brookfield’s push to speed India’s clean power buildout. Energy Transition vs. Fossil Reality: South Africa launched Mpumalanga’s first commercial wind farm, but the broader theme is balancing reliability with decarbonisation. Data Centers’ Climate & Heat Impacts: Israel froze new data-center grid approvals over reliability and costs, while reporting warns even “clean” power still creates local heat pollution. Waste & Water on the Ground: Dhaka’s PM inspected cleanliness and waste services; Ghana’s Damang water project is restoring daily life with safer taps; Kenya’s Catchment to Tap program solarized boreholes for steadier water. Circular Solutions: Van Cortlandt Park targets invasive water chestnuts with volunteer biowork to protect pond oxygen and native plants. Plastic Reduction: Penang’s long-running ban on free single-use plastic bags is profiled as a model for cutting microplastic harm. Renewable Storage Deals: FIC’s acquisition of a Texas solar-plus-storage firm expands battery-backed capacity plans.