Air Pollution & Public Health: Lahore is back on top of global smog rankings, hitting an AQI of 167 with PM2.5 far above WHO guidance, as winter conditions trap emissions from industry, vehicles and crop burning. Climate Policy & Fossil Power: Wisconsin and other states/cities are suing the U.S. EPA over its repeal of greenhouse gas limits for coal and gas plants, warning it will worsen heat, storms and wildfire smoke. Water Pollution & Cleanup: Michigan announced $89M from environmental settlement funds to restore the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers, targeting long-running contamination including PCBs. Legal Pressure on Pollution Controls: The Michigan Supreme Court sent a concentrated animal feeding operations permitting challenge back for reconsideration, tying the review to how courts apply the state’s environmental protection law. Local Environmental Governance: Murcia’s Mar Menor debate is heating up: a survey finds 75.6% want stronger agricultural safeguards, while rule changes are being considered. Data Centers & Environmental Risk: Reports highlight how data centers can skirt pollution rules and operate with major emissions impacts, fueling new calls for accountability. Super Pollutants Funding: The Philippines is seeking CCAC support to cut methane, ozone precursors and other “super pollutants” under a 2027 accelerator program. Heat Stress & Drought: Europe saw widespread extreme heat stress this summer, with drought affecting nearly half the continent and rivers hitting record-low flows. Renewables Build-Out: Egypt’s 900 MW Shadwan wind project has started construction, aiming to cut CO2 while scaling clean power.