Water Crisis & Accountability: Bangladesh’s Mathabhanga River is choking on untreated sewage, plastic dumping, silt and illegal encroachment, with residents saying it’s gone from swimmable and navigable to foul and stagnant. Renewables in Motion: Tata Power Renewable commissioned its 100.8 MW Jewali wind project in Maharashtra, pushing its wind portfolio past 3.9 GW, while Welspun New Energy signed a PPA with Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles to expand industrial clean power. Grid-Scale Storage Push: Greenvolt Power will supply BYD battery systems for a 600 MW/2.4 GWh Poland BESS project, and XCharge launched GridOne, a PV-plus-storage system aimed at commercial and industrial grid stability. Green Hydrogen Deal: Verde Hydrogen won a 25 MW electrolyzer contract with China Coal Energy Group for an off-grid green hydrogen mega project. Clean Energy Finance: The Philippines’ BPI backed major renewable projects with ₱376B in sustainable development finance, supporting solar, wind and hydro. Wildlife Conflict Mitigation: Malaysia’s Johor plans more elephant food banks and an elephant electric fence system to cut human-elephant clashes. Marine Heat Threat: UK forecasters warn a long-lasting marine heatwave could hit extreme levels next week, stressing ecosystems and marine life. Waste & Community Action: Namibia launched a N$2.1b desalination project for water security, and South Africa’s eThekwini is being urged to keep city clean-up service going year-round, not just for Durban July.