Transboundary Haze: Malaysia and Brunei say they’ll use ASEAN mechanisms to tackle returning haze, with Malaysia urging ASEAN-level action and monitoring as dry conditions boost hotspots. Air Pollution & Health: Dhaka is ranked 7th among the world’s most polluted cities, with an AQI of 153 (“unhealthy”), underscoring ongoing winter air-quality swings. Water Pollution & Treatment: South Africa’s Stiebeuel River is heavily contaminated by sewage; researchers at Cape Town’s Future Water Institute are testing stone-sand-biochar filtration that treats about 50,000 litres a day for reuse. Heat, Wildfire Risk: England’s drought and extreme heat are driving higher wildfire danger, with emergency services and wildlife teams stepping up vigilance. Climate Monitoring in Space: Hong Kong’s MUSICO greenhouse-gas tracker is operating on China’s Tiangong space station, measuring CO₂ and methane to support climate monitoring. Data Centers Under Scrutiny: Pennsylvania supervisors rejected a plan for five large data centers near King of Prussia after residents and officials raised concerns over missing plans and potential impacts. Shipping & Emissions: A South Korean container ship begins a first commercial Arctic route to Europe via the Northern Sea Route, raising both trade hopes and geopolitical friction. Energy Infrastructure: India’s regulator approved ~1,800 km of new LPG pipelines (₹7,000 crore) to expand inland supply and reduce road dependence. Coastal Cleanup: New Brunswick’s Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup is set for Aug. 29, aiming to remove marine debris and plastic from sensitive shorelines.