Climate Protests: Thousands marched in Switzerland (Geneva and Lausanne) demanding real action on global warming after a European court found the country’s response insufficient, with drought and water shortages adding fuel. Energy Transition & Grid Stress: Bhutan is turning a former military firing range into a solar farm as winter hydropower shortfalls deepen, while the U.S. and other countries face renewed debate over power reliability amid EPA rollbacks on power-plant carbon rules. Power Demand vs Public Interest: Canada’s Bell and Saskatchewan are weighing a major AI data-centre expansion that could reach 1.2 GW, raising questions about power, water use, and who pays. Efficiency for Industry: India’s EESL is auditing energy and water use at about 450 MSMEs in Andhra Pradesh to cut costs and improve cleaner production. Local Climate Solutions: Uruguay’s Paysandú plans to plant 10,000–12,000 trees to fight heat islands and boost resilience. Nature & Biodiversity: California’s sea otter comeback is highlighted as a reminder that restoring predators can rebuild kelp forests and boost carbon storage. Solar on the Ground: A Minnesota museum added rooftop solar to cut electricity costs and support its carbon-neutral goal. Climate Justice in Courts: Sikkim’s High Court launched a PIL on climate justice after Nepal’s deadly floods, linking impacts to climate harm.