Geothermal Local Benefits: The Philippines’ Energy Development Corporation remitted P20.38 million under ER 1-94 to Leyte, Ormoc City, Kananga and host barangays, with the per-kilowatt-hour benefit rising to P0.03 in 2026. Environmental Compliance vs Jobs: In the Philippines, DENR’s acting secretary says it will strictly enforce rules for the Pax Silica project despite protests over water use and displacement risks. Air Pollution Monitoring: A Lahore visit highlights a “Climate Watch Hub” using thousands of CCTV feeds and AI to pinpoint pollution sources like brick kilns, steel mills and construction dust for faster enforcement. Climate Leadership Training: UNDP and partners convened youth “Green Champions” in Georgia to build skills for waste management, circular economy and green entrepreneurship. Heat and Inequality: A new report warns climate change could add ~430,000 deaths a year by 2050, driven by a lack of electricity for cooling in poorer countries. Plastic Policy Delay: Georgia postponed bans on single-use plastic food containers and cups to 2027 and delayed plastic-bottle restrictions further, citing consultations with business. Solar Beyond Backup: Zimbabwe’s solar push is shifting from outage coping to cost-cutting and ESG-driven investment. Fuel Price Pressure: Pakistan’s petrol and diesel prices include large tax and margin components, with a “climate support” levy among charges. Stormwater “Dungeon”: Tulane’s campus is using underground storage chambers (440,000 gallons) to slow runoff and ease drainage during heavy rain. Recycling Access: North Charleston is planning a new drop-off convenience center for batteries, electronics and cooking oil, aiming to open next year. Climate Litigation Watch: TotalEnergies plans to appeal a Paris ruling tied to emissions from customers’ fuel use. Biodiversity Planting: Sarawak Energy planted 600 trees at a wildlife sanctuary, part of a larger 2030 target.