US EPA Rollback: The Trump administration finalized the repeal of Biden-era greenhouse gas rules for coal and gas power plants, arguing it will cut costs while critics warn it will worsen air quality and public health. Climate Overshoot: A new UN-backed report says the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C warming limit, raising the odds of more extreme heat, drought, and flooding. Land Defender Deaths: Global Witness reports at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2025, with Latin America responsible for 85% of deaths. Nature Under Pressure: New Zealand’s Forest & Bird says a fast-tracked mine plan for the Denniston Plateau could permanently destroy unique ecosystems, including habitat for the critically endangered Avatar moth. Extreme Weather Impacts: A BBC analysis highlights how 2026 extreme events in England’s Midlands are stacking—rain, drought, wildfires, and climate-sensitive disease. Clean Energy Moves: Bangladesh’s power board plans hundreds of megawatts of solar by 2030, while Australia backs early-stage clean energy startups with a $30m funding boost. Tech for Sustainability: A University of Minnesota student built a grocery-shelf app using AI to help shoppers estimate product sustainability and carbon impacts. Marine Safety: Solomon Islands calls for stronger marine weather and ocean services to improve warnings and reduce deaths at sea. Invasive Species: Australia’s Townsville council is pushing for $24m more to keep fighting yellow crazy ants as funding runs out.