Coastal Cleanup & Flood Waste: Parañaque, Philippines, hauled over 200 trucks of debris from the Baclaran water channel after monsoon rains pushed trash from Manila Bay into waterways, with officials urging science-based long-term flood planning plus stricter waste disposal systems. Biodiversity Watch: Philippines’ DENR reports Philippine trogons thriving in Davao’s Mt. Hamiguitan and Mt. Apo, highlighting their role in seed dispersal and insect control. Mangrove Restoration: Malaysia’s My Brighter Green initiative planted 1,500 mangrove saplings at Chenaam Fishermen’s Jetty, aiming for 40,000 saplings nationwide to cut erosion and support fisheries. Green Law in China: China’s landmark Ecological and Environmental Code took effect, strengthening the legal backbone for “green modernization.” Renewables & Grid Reality: India’s ministry says about 9.3 GW of projected AI data-centre power demand still hasn’t entered formal grid-connection steps, underscoring transmission bottlenecks. Energy Transition Politics: A US judge upheld Knox County’s ban on new wind and solar projects, a reminder that local zoning can still stall clean-energy buildout. Urban Tree Protections at Risk (NZ): New Zealand groups warn proposed RMA reforms could sharply weaken protection for significant urban trees beyond historic heritage. Solar Rooftop Subsidy (India): Goa launched a scheme offering up to 50% subsidy for grid-connected solar rooftop systems. Healthcare & Environment Link: Bangladesh ICU research finds drug-resistant bacteria spreading in critical care, with infection-prevention improvements cutting severe infections and deaths.