Data Centers & Air Pollution: Massachusetts residents sued over a data centre expansion that would add 27 diesel generators and 16 cooling towers, arguing MassDEP’s approval shortchanged their chance to challenge emissions, noise, and mist. Local Governance & Climate Policy: New Jersey lawmakers warn that Trump’s Endangered Species Act rollback could weaken “harm” rules tied to habitat loss, raising risks for already-stressed wildlife. Water Pollution Solutions: Australia’s UNSW unveiled a smart stormwater filter that uses sensors and weather forecasts to better treat runoff before it reaches rivers and coasts. Plastic Pollution: Cox’s Bazar beach is choked by daily loads of single-use plastics and waste, with cleaners reporting hundreds of kilograms collected and growing microplastic concerns. Oil Spill & Geopolitics: Iran says cleanup near Qeshm Island is nearly complete after oil pollution, blaming foreign aggression and pushing for its own Strait of Hormuz management. Heat & Health: Hamilton Public Health says recent black soot in Ontario doesn’t pose long-term health risks, though some residents reported short-term irritation. Transport Decarbonization: California launched instant rebates up to $3,500 for first-time zero-emission vehicle buyers, while Colorado revived oversubscribed $1,000 e-bike vouchers for eligible residents. Wildfire Risk: Canada faces hundreds of active wildfires, with displacement hitting Indigenous and vulnerable communities hardest. Nature Protection & Waste: Ajuy, Philippines turned 700 kg of recovered plastic into classroom chairs, while groups in Metro Manila challenge waste-to-energy incineration as a fix for flooding.