US EPA Rollback Fight: Environmental groups sued the EPA over its move to repeal power-plant greenhouse gas rules, arguing it abandons climate duties and shifts pollution burdens to communities. Endangered Species Act Warning: Experts warn a proposed narrowing of the ESA “take” definition could push North Atlantic right whales toward extinction within a decade. Local Nature Protection: California’s State Coastal Conservancy approved $94M for coastal access, conservation, and wildfire resilience projects, including major land acquisitions. Biodiversity Strategy: Waikato Regional Council in New Zealand endorsed a 25-year regional biodiversity strategy to coordinate restoration and tackle habitat loss, invasives, pollution, and climate pressures. Transit & Emissions: San Diego County’s bike coalition won support for a countywide e-bike docked system aimed at cutting congestion and emissions while improving mobility. Data Centers Under Scrutiny: In Pennsylvania, residents and groups protested a new data center overlay district; in Canada, Bell’s plan to expand Regina’s AI data center hub sparked calls for a moratorium until details are released. Climate Finance for the Pacific: A new Pacific Climate Change Journal launched to publish regional research, while Australia and New Zealand urged climate funding that strengthens Pacific institutions and delivers everyday resilience. Community Climate Wins: Pasadena Water and Power received a Green Power Leadership Award for procurement driving toward 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. Nature-Based Shore Revival: Volunteers helped turn a manicured Cultus Lake shoreline into a biodiverse, climate-resilient beach.