Oil Spill Response: Egypt moved to contain a fuel-oil leak after a barge sank at Lake Nasser’s High Dam East Port, with monitoring and cleanup underway after water tests found oil and diesel-related exceedances. Heat & Health: A Europe-wide heatwave tied to human-caused climate change has driven record temperatures and rising deaths in France, with hospitals cancelling events and warning that health systems are strained. Climate Risk for Renewables: Zurich’s analysis flags Rajasthan, Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh as top renewable “risk map” states by 2030, citing heat, hail, storms and coastal hazards that could hit solar and wind assets. Plastic-to-Use Innovation: Hawaii researchers are testing whether recycled fishing nets and plastic waste can be turned into asphalt, aiming to cut landfill and marine debris. Renewables Push: Uttar Pradesh says it will scale renewables to 20,000 MW in 2–3 years, boosted by rooftop solar under the Surya Ghar Yojana. Waste Infrastructure in Lagos: Lagos hinted end-of-year progress on a transfer loading station at Olusosun to move 2,500 tonnes of waste daily toward a material recovery site. Biodiversity Under Pressure: French groups are urging Macron to revise plans for a 400kV power line that could threaten Camargue wetlands and flamingo nesting. Energy Policy Fight: India’s government defended ethanol-blended petrol as scientifically validated amid viral safety claims. Community Climate Education: Hong Kong’s Tai Tam Scout Centre opened a new low-carbon SCENES building with solar and sustainability design for large-scale environmental learning.