Climate Accountability in Court: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh whether local governments can sue Big Oil over decades of climate deception, a ruling that could reshape climate litigation nationwide. Energy Skills for Net Zero: Scotland’s Energy Skills Partnership and BE-ST are teaming up to build retrofit and construction skills for a just transition. Grid Reliability Under Strain: Johannesburg’s City Power says repairs at a central substation are in final testing after a fire left parts of the CBD dark for days, with a full restoration date still unclear. Clean Power at Home: California signed laws to expand virtual power plants and limit utility profit on lower-risk investments, aiming to cut costs and ease grid pressure. Biodiversity Diplomacy: Armenia’s COP17 biodiversity preparations got a Brussels briefing with EU and IUCN partners focused on funding, monitoring, and capacity gaps. Climate Justice Finance: Nepal’s foreign minister urged grant-based climate finance and practical loss-and-damage support, arguing the country bears a disproportionate burden. Drought and Fires: Indonesia’s Kapuas district extended emergency status through Oct. 13 as forecasts warn of continued low rainfall and heightened fire risk. Biofuel Backlash: A report warns that boosting biofuels could drive deforestation and habitat loss while squeezing food supplies.