Climate Justice & Disasters: Nepal’s floods and Himalayan development are back in the spotlight, with experts warning climate change is intensifying extreme rainfall and glacial hazards, while debates over who should pay for recovery and compensation are heating up. Water & Public Health: The EPA is seeking more public comments on a proposed rule that would narrow federal protections for wetlands under the Clean Water Act, a move that could reshape how polluted runoff and flood risks are managed. Energy, Industry & Local Impacts: West Virginia leaders are pushing large-scale data centers despite public health and resource concerns, while Scotland’s East Lothian residents protest new data center plans—both stories underline how climate and infrastructure decisions land locally. Carbon Markets: The EU ETS reform discussion includes a pathway for buying international credits, raising questions about how much pressure remains on domestic emissions cuts. Adaptation & Resilience: COP31’s Turkish presidency is pitching “words to implementation,” aiming to turn pledges into investable projects as extreme weather and debt strain adaptation budgets. Clean Air: India’s National Clean Air awards highlight city and ward-level pollution control efforts in Indore, Jabalpur, and Bhopal.