Invasive Species & Biodiversity: Researchers at Ateneo de Manila University warn that aquarium-bred Flowerhorn cichlids have gone “fenced and feral” in Lake Sampaloc, squeezing native species and even linking to aquaculture risks after a typhoon helped them escape. Climate Science: A new Science study suggests Antarctica froze far earlier than the Arctic because geology helped lock in permanent ice—cooling alone wasn’t the whole story. Energy Transition & Regulation: India’s Central Electricity Authority issued updated technical standards for solar, wind, floating solar and battery storage, effective April 1, 2027. Food & Climate Resilience: Côte d’Ivoire cocoa farmers are boosting yields by shifting from full-sun monoculture to shaded agroforestry systems. Agriculture Policy: Bangladesh unveiled a budget-backed plan to modernise farming with “Farmer Card” support, loan waivers and climate-resilient measures. Health & Climate: Doctors say monsoon rain can trigger a rise in childhood infections and breathing issues, making weather alerts a potential tool for hospital preparedness. Energy Demand & Methane: A new push links cow-dung methane capture (RNG) to powering electricity-hungry AI data centres while cutting agricultural emissions. Water & Flood Risk: Ghana’s Greater Accra flood resilience project faces delays tied to fiscal constraints, as Accra’s flooding again exposes urban vulnerability. Nature Restoration: Maine’s alewives are rebounding after decades of conservation, with festivals celebrating the return of millions.