Roadbuilding & biodiversity: San Miguel Corp. defended mass tree clearing along Manila’s Quirino Avenue for the Salex expressway, saying removals are part of preconstruction and promising reviews to relocate, replace, and reduce impacts. Pesticides & pollinators: A Simcoe County environmental scientist warned that “eco-friendly” mosquito sprays often use broad insecticides like pyrethroids/permethrin that can harm bees and other beneficial insects, disrupting food webs. Fuel spill response: Antigua’s APUA is still working to contain a major fuel leak at its former Friars Hill facility as multiple agencies coordinate to protect residents and limit environmental damage. Wildlife comeback: A young California condor became the first to fly free in Oregon in over 120 years, part of a Yurok Tribe-led restoration effort. Clean energy finance: Vesper Energy closed $236M financing for a 201 MW Nazareth Solar project in Texas, aiming to support grid stability. Methanol shipping push: The Port of Long Beach approved a $1M incentive to spur commercial-scale methanol bunkering. Water efficiency: California Water Service earned Platinum G480 certification for top-tier water conservation and efficiency program management. Reforestation drive: Togo reported nearly 39M trees planted since 2021, targeting 1B by 2030. Circular economy attitudes: A Brazil survey found 72% like circular-economy investing, but 43% still resist buying recycled products.