Climate & Energy Accountability: Amazon’s new Texas AI data center and power plant is projected to become the U.S.’s biggest carbon polluter, with permits allowing massive annual CO₂ emissions—raising fresh questions about corporate “net-zero” claims. Local Land-Use & Community Power: Canada’s Kootenay Boundary is moving toward a public hearing on banning data warehouses in Electoral Area A, framing it as “community choice” over tech growth. Water & Health Risks: Louisiana health officials warn beachgoers about a surge in flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus infections, urging immediate care after brackish or saltwater exposure. Nature Protection & Restoration: Nicaragua ratified an International Mangrove Center deal to restore 102,000 hectares of coastal ecosystems, aiming to strengthen climate resilience and coastal protection. Biodiversity & Conservation: Nigeria’s remaining ~400 wild elephants face habitat loss, illegal ivory trade, and conflict, with conservationists warning the population is at a critical tipping point. Heat & Extreme Weather: Britain braces for another rare extreme heatwave, with warnings under consideration as dry, hot conditions persist. Indigenous Rights & Governance: Revised Philippines IP law FPIC guidelines shorten consultation timelines, sparking concerns they serve commercial interests over community protection. Wildlife & Public Spaces: Dead birds found in a Bournemouth park site have prompted outrage and speculation about possible shooting or poisoning. Youth & Nature Access: Chhattisgarh’s YUVAN program is shifting kids’ attitudes toward birds, snakes, and butterflies by reconnecting youth with local forests and wildlife. Research & Discovery: Laser scanning in the Amazon is revealing over 20,000 ceremonial earthworks tied to a pre-Ice Age dog fossil record and a long-lost Aquiry civilization—showing how much the past reshaped today’s ecosystems.