Coal pollution on Malaysia’s coast: Teluk Kalong Beach in Terengganu was hit again by black coal debris washed ashore over three days, with locals linking it to a barge wreck from last January and urging urgent cleanup to protect fishermen and visitors. Haze and health strain in Malaysia: Malaysia’s health ministry reports asthma and upper respiratory infections spiking amid haze, with several areas hitting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings. Energy security vs emissions politics (UK): UK gas plans—possibly LNG import capacity or a strategic gas reserve—spark backlash from North Sea bosses, who call it “hypocrisy” while warning the country needs gas for decades. Data centers’ local pollution pressure (US): A new report highlights how data centers’ shift toward natural gas power to protect grid capacity could worsen air quality, especially where facilities cluster. River protection in India: India’s National Green Tribunal challenges amendments to the Ganga floodplain rules, arguing they weaken protections and the “no-construction” approach. Water mapping for conservation (India): Kerala’s Kunnamangalam block panchayat completed digital mapping of rivulets and water sources to guide cleaning and restoration. Microplastics research (Canada): Scientists studying microplastics in remote lakes report how manmade particles can move through ecosystems and into fish. Wildfire-era climate impacts (France): A visual explainer traces how centuries of land-use changes helped set the stage for France’s extreme fires and toxic smoke. Agriculture transition (India): India says natural farming adoption has expanded to 18.19 lakh farmers across 8.80 lakh hectares, aiming to rebuild soil health and cut chemical dependence.