Climate Litigation: A Colorado climate case against Suncor and ExxonMobil heads toward another First Amendment fight as groups argue fossil-fuel firms can’t be held liable for protected speech and policy influence. Energy Storage Boom: Sungrow won a 152 MW / 606 MWh battery deal for Verano Energy’s Observatorio solar-plus-storage project in Chile, underscoring how storage is becoming key for grid flexibility. Grid & Cost Politics: California’s Xavier Becerra proposes “Power Hour,” offering two hours of free electricity to shift demand into peak solar/wind output and cut curtailment. Renewables Partnerships: Turkey and Saudi Arabia plan to add 3,000 MW to their renewable cooperation, targeting 5,000 MW total. Oil Spill Response: Oman continues salvage and containment for the stranded “CAROLINE BEZENGI,” with rough seas and flooding complicating cleanup. Waste & Recycling Policy: Maldives passed amendments to its Waste Management Act, including removing a plastic-bag fee on large bulk packs. Battery Recycling Funding: Wisconsin’s AB911 advanced with bipartisan support to fund a statewide battery collection and recycling program. Data Centers vs Communities: Rochester is moving toward zoning limits to steer data centers away from most areas, citing resource and pollution concerns. Wind Supply-Chain Risks: New reporting highlights modern wind’s fragile supply chain and how disruptions can hit projects hard.