Clean Energy Buildout: Karnataka says it aims to lift power capacity from 39+ GW to 66 GW by 2030, betting on renewables, storage, and grid upgrades as electricity demand—driven by EVs, industry, and data centres—could double. Water Protection: Kuwait and the IAEA are using nuclear techniques to map groundwater vulnerability and set protection zones as climate change and pollution strain aquifers across the region. Fusion Moves Ahead: Tennessee issued the U.S.’s first state license for a fusion plant, a prototype planned near Knoxville by 2034, as regulators and infrastructure for fusion scale up. Local Power Debate: In Virginia Beach, Dominion’s offshore wind build continues, while residents and groups weigh grid resilience benefits against environmental concerns. Oil Theft Deaths in Niger Delta: Nigeria’s Rivers State reports at least 37 deaths after people inhaled fumes during illegal pipeline siphoning, spotlighting long-running pollution and unsafe infrastructure. Recycling Pushes: Okotoks launches a curbside battery recycling pilot, while Lagos cycling advocates call for stronger enforcement and investment to unlock Nigeria’s recycling potential. Plastic-to-Glass Alternative: Japan researchers are testing a paper-and-plastic “efbottle” for wine to cut transport impacts and improve sorting. Climate Finance & Diplomacy: Bangladesh and the Maldives pledge deeper climate cooperation ahead of COP-31, focusing on resilience and youth-led action.