Climate Adaptation & Water Stress: Iraq’s displacement is shifting from war-driven flight to climate-linked mobility pressures, with water scarcity and upstream politics reshaping internal movement. North Sea Oil Debate: UK Labour PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham is open-minded to more North Sea oil and gas licences to boost reindustrialisation, while campaigners warn it will worsen climate impacts. Inclusive Climate Leadership: Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is drawing praise for bringing together government, researchers, business and communities to restore ecosystems and cut emissions while building resilience. Local Power Grid Fight: In Massachusetts, residents challenge state moves that override town limits on large battery storage, arguing for local control as grid upgrades and net-zero goals collide. Plastic & Water Infrastructure: Knox urged to avoid plastic water pipe in a leak-detection and replacement debate, while Jersey faces repeated heatwaves and asks how public buildings can cope. PFAS in Food: The US EPA approved new PFAS pesticides, raising fresh concerns about “forever chemicals” showing up in crops. Oil Spill Accountability: Kansas and federal agencies reached a settlement over the 2022 Keystone Pipeline rupture, with major penalties and restoration commitments. Clean Mobility Push: UNDP and TAILG signed a Kenya deal to scale green, low-carbon transport via a Green Mobility Centre of Excellence. Energy Transition vs Fossil Expansion: Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline nears completion, targeting first exports in October—an oil milestone with major environmental stakes.