Conservation in the Amazon: A new Nature Conservancy report highlights how protecting Amazon freshwater fish could prevent major biodiversity loss, linking fish health to ecosystems, food security, cultures and livelihoods. Plastic pollution response: Israel released five rehabilitated sea turtles after entanglement injuries tied to plastic bags; officials urged the public to report turtles and not remove waste themselves. Wildfire-ready tourism in Croatia: Mljet National Park approved €1.6M for dune protection, invasive plant removal, safer transport, solar power and stronger wildfire defenses. Climate-smart farming with a spiritual twist: Regenerative farmers in Minnesota are pairing Indigenous knowledge and no-chemical methods with community and wellness motivations. Water stress in Canada: Okanagan drought is entering a fourth year, with 2027 planning urged after lakes hit “dead pool” levels. BRICS and sustainability: At the New Delhi summit, leaders pushed resilience, innovation and climate cooperation, including a long “New Delhi Declaration-2026.” Data centers meet public backlash: Letters and reporting spotlight growing fights over air pollution, transparency and permitting for AI data centers. Local environment vs livelihoods: Karnataka’s Malnad protests over the Western Ghats plan show tensions between conservation rules and farming life.