Renewables Grid Buildout (India): POWERGRID won an ISTS contract to integrate 7,500 MW of solar and wind from Gujarat’s Lakadia REZ Phase II, including a new 765/400 kV substation, 765 kV lines, and a synchronous condenser to stabilize the grid. Corporate Renewable Scale (India): JSW Energy crossed 15 GW operational capacity, with renewables now over 60% of its portfolio, adding major solar, wind, hybrid and hydro capacity since April. Solar on Reclaimed Land (UK): Highland Council approved a 9.9MWp solar farm on part of the former Longman landfill, aiming to cut carbon and repurpose degraded space. Water-Saving in Schools (UK): South West Water’s efficiency visits helped 57 schools save 15m+ litres annually via leak fixes and low-flow devices. Wildlife Connectivity (India): Maharashtra’s Forest Department is expanding Wildlife Week to focus on corridors and habitat links for long-term coexistence. Invasive Fish Control (US): Yellowstone closed Buffalo Creek and used rotenone to remove invasive rainbow trout and protect native cutthroat trout. Waste-to-Energy (Zimbabwe): Geo Pomona signed an EPC deal for a waste-to-energy plant, positioning it as a new waste-management solution. Biosecurity (New Zealand): A bird recovery centre tightened seabird drop-off rules amid avian flu risk. Microplastics Spread (Global): A new review warns microplastics can shuttle toxins, microbes, and antibiotic resistance across ecosystems.