Climate Policy Fight: The UK’s cross-party MPs urged ministers to drop the term “Net Zero,” calling it a “lightning rod” that distracts from clean power, jobs and health benefits. Fossil Power Rollback: The U.S. EPA finalized sweeping rollbacks on carbon pollution rules for coal- and gas-fired plants, raising alarms about worse air quality—especially for places like Pima County. AI Energy Pressure: Greenpeace East Asia warned at Gastech 2026 that the AI boom is being used to justify new fossil gas and LNG buildouts, locking in long-term climate risk. Carbon Capture Clash: Texas regulators approved an ExxonMobil carbon capture permit over opposition, reigniting debate over safety, subsidies and whether underground injection is worth it. Water & Heat Impacts: Wichita issued a boil-water advisory for about 500,000 after a power outage hit its water treatment system; in Florida, Lee County urged residents to cut stormwater pollution to protect waterways during extreme heat. Nature & Carbon Accounting: California wetland restoration may not reliably become a greenhouse-gas sink, with some sites still emitting years later—highlighting the need for better water management and monitoring. Local Waste Plan: Philadelphia proposed a Zero Waste and Circular Economy Act to divert 60% of trash from incineration and landfills over 20 years, with a big push for composting and anaerobic digestion. Energy Transition on the Ground: NorthWestern Energy filed for a Montana Green Power Program, while New Hampshire began construction on a solar project atop a former landfill.