Climate policy rollback: Reports say Trump’s EPA is set to remove climate pollution limits for coal and gas power plants, reversing Biden-era rules while keeping some limits on pollutants like mercury and arsenic. Energy security vs. environment: Virginia regulators face pressure as Dominion seeks a massive 3 GW gas plant to back grid reliability amid data-center demand, raising fears clean-energy goals could become “symbolic.” Oil market shock: Brent jumped nearly 3% after strikes tied to Saudi Arabia and Hormuz-related disruptions, with negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly postponed. Circular plastics push: Cebu and Japan have started a feasibility study for a Green Transformation (GX) Park to consolidate waste processing, recycling, and recovery, including plastics, compostables, hazardous medical waste, and e-waste. Soil as a living system: An editorial argues soil is a living foundation—shaped by climate and organisms—and warns that erosion and contamination can quickly undermine land and food safety. Local recycling drive: North Yorkshire Council is urging residents to double-check bin sorting during Recycle Week to lift the region’s already-42% recycling rate. Sustainable sourcing: Lidl Cyprus hit a milestone with 97% of its palm oil certified under deforestation-free standards via WWF partnership. Clean energy delivery: BLUETTI and UN-Habitat expanded solar lighting and storage support in Nigeria’s Benue State, reaching over 1,000 residents. Wind repowering: Naturgy will repower six Spanish wind farms, cutting turbine counts while boosting output and adding battery storage.