Power-plant rollback: The US EPA finalized the repeal of Biden-era greenhouse gas limits for coal and natural gas power plants and floated a future move to restrict its authority to regulate carbon pollution, drawing sharp criticism from governors and attorneys general who warn of higher emissions and worse public health. Legal and political fight: The changes are expected to face immediate court challenges, with opponents arguing the rollback undermines the Clean Air Act’s climate role while supporters say it cuts costs and helps keep electricity reliable. Energy security pressure: Oil market stress deepened after attacks tied to the Iran conflict disrupted key Gulf supply routes, with countries like Antigua and Barbuda signaling fuel-price increases as subsidies strain budgets. Clean-tech buildout: Zakh launched a 600 MW solar panel and large BIPV façade manufacturing facility in the UAE, aiming to serve the Gulf and export markets. Waste and recycling: Kyrgyzstan is creating a licensed recycling registry and opened a tire-to-rubber-crumb plant in Tokmok to cut landfill waste. Health and environment: New research coverage highlights microplastics’ growing concern for human health, including reports of particles detected in blood. Wildlife: Malaysia released 500 green sea turtle hatchlings to support marine conservation efforts. Data centers under scrutiny: Australia’s data-center boom is prompting calls for mandatory national standards on energy and water use, amid worries about hidden environmental footprints.