Fertilizer Reform: A new global dataset maps crop-by-crop nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium use from 1980–2022, showing where fertilizer is overused and where better targeting could boost food while cutting pollution. Climate Tech for Food: Google’s 4-year carbon removal deal with Mitti Labs will help Indian smallholder rice farmers switch to alternate wetting and drying to cut methane and water use while maintaining yields. Grid Flexibility: A UK/IE push to “stitch” distributed energy resources together aims to turn scattered solar, batteries, EV charging and flexible loads into one coordinated, real-time power asset. Nuclear Transparency: Saudi Arabia’s energy minister told the IAEA in Vienna the kingdom’s nuclear program is peaceful, transparent, and aligned with international standards. Conservation on the Ground: Malaysia’s Terengganu Girl Guides released 500 green sea turtle hatchlings to support marine biodiversity. Circular Industry: Schütz broke ground on a BASF-adjacent IBC production and logistics facility in Germany, targeting energy efficiency and fewer truck trips. Energy Access: Nigeria’s solar mini-grids and pay-as-you-go models are highlighted as a scalable way to expand reliable electricity beyond weak grid areas. Biodiversity & Fire Response: A Gran Canaria wildfire forced evacuations and animal rescues before being stabilized, while UCSB scheduled a prescribed burn to restore native bluff scrub.