Maritime Tech for Conservation and Safety: Australia is sending the Philippine Coast Guard underwater drones and counter-drone systems under a P413-million, four-year package, building on earlier drone support used for security, search-and-rescue, and environmental protection. Sewage Transparency: Washingtonians get a new public “sewage spills” webpage and list to track when untreated or partially treated sewage escapes after failures like broken pipes or power outages. Oil, Violence, and the Niger Delta: A new conversation with travel writer Noo Saro-Wiwa highlights how oil extraction in Nigeria’s Niger Delta has fueled environmental destruction and instability, arguing for a shift toward solar power. Food Safety and Health: Vijay Prashad cites WHO findings that unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths yearly, with young children hit hardest. AI Data Centers vs. the Planet: A report warns AI data centers are expanding faster than communities can manage concerns over power, water, noise, and local oversight. Wildfire Risk Management: Opinion argues controlled burns could reduce future wildfire severity in B.C. and beyond. Climate Accountability in Courts: New York AG Letitia James joins a lawsuit to block an EPA rollback on hydrofluorocarbons, calling it a direct threat to public health and climate progress. Coral Under Chemical Stress: A Maui study finds human activity contaminants in coral tissues reduce energy and nutrient availability, weakening resilience to heat and acid stress. Biodiversity on the Move: Fort Worth’s prairie dogs are returning after years of recovery work following a mysterious disappearance. Clean Energy for Public Services: Kuwait Fund and UNDP back a $3 million Lebanon solar project to cut diesel generator use and emissions while improving reliability for public institutions. Wetlands Protection: Delaware signs a law to close freshwater wetlands permitting gaps and create a statewide screening tool after federal protections were narrowed.