Energy & Climate Politics: A nationwide Bulgaria protest demands a temporary moratorium on renewable plants on agricultural land, arguing land is being leased without a clear national plan. Oil Market Volatility: In the Strait of Hormuz, a reported oil slick up to 400 sq km follows U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers, raising fears for nearby wetlands and marine life. Global Warming Reality Check: A new analysis says the world has broken its 1.5°C promise, with small states facing mounting debt for damages they didn’t cause. Ocean Heat & Impacts: Record ocean warming is already hitting fishing, tourism, and even energy systems, with El Niño adding fuel to the trend. Food & Water Stress: East Africa’s mountain glaciers are shrinking fast—ice on peaks like Mt Kenya could vanish within a few years. Waste & Plastics: A “Zero Waste” campaign expands, but activists push for incentives and certification to make recycling stick. Corporate Green Claims Scrutiny: Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro environmental report details “zero waste to landfill” and component-by-component recycled materials, but the figures don’t match what’s shown on product pages. Adaptation & Resilience: Central Park is adapting to hotter, wetter extremes with greener infrastructure and plant changes.