Energy & Water Crisis: Hungary is urging voluntary power cuts as record-low Danube levels force its nuclear plant to run at just ~10%, tightening supplies and highlighting how drought can hit electricity fast. Climate Justice & Biodiversity: The UN warns Africa is losing about 24% of species since pre-industrial times, with climate change, deforestation, pollution, invasives and overuse driving declines that threaten food, clean water and livelihoods. Wildfire Risk: Spain issues “extreme” wildfire danger alerts for parts of multiple regions this weekend, underscoring how hotter, drier conditions are raising fire stakes. Legal Battles Over Energy: A US appeals court says the Trump EPA improperly ended about $20B in clean-energy grants, dealing a blow to efforts to unwind Biden-era climate funding. Forest Policy & Jobs: The Philippines’ DENR says it will open 1.18M hectares of forest land to “climate-smart” investments projected to generate ₱38T in value over 25 years—aiming to grow rural jobs while keeping conservation in the mix. Waste & Permits: Environmental groups sue the US Army Corps of Engineers over permits they say let gas pipeline projects bypass key water and species protections. Local Action: Minnesota’s Circle Pines adopts an environmental stewardship plan to cut emissions and guide future city decisions.