UN Climate Pressure on AI: UN chief António Guterres urged AI firms to disclose the carbon pollution plus water and land impacts of data centres, and to commit to renewable power by 2030. Polluter-Paid Push: New Jersey advanced a plan to charge fossil fuel companies for past pollution and climate harms, while Australian councils backed a national levy to fund disaster relief and adaptation. Heat Deaths From Oil Lobbying: Global Witness says major oil and gas firms’ COP lobbying is linked to emissions that could drive 17 million heat deaths this century. Urban Oil Phaseout: Los Angeles moved toward banning new oil and gas drilling and phasing out city wells over 20 years, reviving a fight over local control. Waste-to-Energy Momentum: Ghana’s STMA is planning a waste-to-energy plant, Vietnam’s Tay Ninh seeks €125m, and Gia Lai broke ground on a 15 MW waste-to-energy project. Recycling Rules Closing In: UK “Simpler Recycling” compliance deadlines for SMEs are nearing, with many businesses still unaware of the new separation duties. Clean Energy in Practice: A Udupi hospital won a green energy efficiency award, while Egypt and Coca-Cola discussed renewable-powered drainage water treatment. Energy Security & Grids: JPMorgan warned heat waves strain electricity demand, and India’s cooling boom is stressing an already fragile grid. Biodegradable Plastic Breakthrough: India’s NFSU patented a water-soluble biodegradable plastic aimed at replacing common plastic sachets.