Renewables & Grid Planning: India’s energy push got a boost as Rajasthan signed a Framework for Action with the International Solar Alliance to speed clean energy, grid upgrades, storage and an AI “digital twin” pilot for demand forecasting. Clean Power Finance: Serentica Renewables secured up to $345.1m in ADB-led debt to build a 191.4MW solar + 204MW wind hybrid in Karnataka for BALCO, targeting big annual CO₂ cuts. Solar Supply Chain: Solex Energy won a ₹628.37 crore order for N-type TOPCon glass-to-glass modules, while SECI canceled a 1,000MW FDRE tender meant to use excess renewable power from existing projects. Data Centers & Power Stress: In the Americas, Wärtsilä warns the data-center boom faces a “speed to powerless” risk as grid and permitting lag demand; in Wisconsin, residents filed a complaint to reject transmission lines tied to a Port Washington data-center buildout. Climate Health: A Europe-wide June heatwave exposed nearly 300m people to hazardous ozone, with children and older adults hit hardest. Water Security: Jordan and Germany agreed a €22.7m debt swap to fund readiness for its National Water Carrier Project, including desalination and renewable-powered infrastructure. Waste & Circular Economy: Baguio launched a circular-economy handbook for schools to teach recycling and reuse, while Bristol Airport installed a £10m energy centre to replace gas boilers with renewable heating and cooling. Biodiversity & Land Use: A UK ecological survey found invasive species spreading fast at Coul Links, fueling opposition to a proposed golf course that supporters say would fund habitat restoration.