Data Centers vs. Power Grid Politics: Trump weighed in on Texas’ resistance to new data centers, arguing they could be “bigger than oil,” as communities and regulators debate grid strain and local impacts. Public Health & Water Safety: Kansas health and wildlife agencies expanded blue-green algae advisories, including Lake Shawnee, warning residents to avoid contact and watch for harmful blooms. Clean Freight Funding: UNEP-backed support will help East Africa’s Northern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030, including emissions tracking and port electrification studies. Battery Storage Growth: California surpassed 21 GW of grid-connected energy storage, a major leap from 2019, as policymakers push reliability alongside clean power. Energy Justice & Law: Ontario named environmental lawyer Kerrie Blaise the Guthrie Award recipient for advancing access to justice and Indigenous rights. Climate Accountability in Court: Boulder County’s climate case against major oil firms is set for the Supreme Court, spotlighting who pays for climate damages. Renewables Under Pressure: A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to resume wind project permitting reviews after a halt tied to national security checks. Plastic & Microplastics Policy: Switzerland’s Green Liberals urged action on cigarette filters, calling them a plastic micro-waste source. Oil Spill Risk: Reports say a tanker incident off Oman is threatening marine impacts as cleanup efforts continue.