Clean Energy Backlash in the US: A Reuters report says Trump-era rollbacks have stalled or canceled $83B in clean-energy investment across hundreds of projects, threatening jobs and manufacturing momentum. US Water Infrastructure Push: The Senate EPW Committee plans to mark up the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, shaping flood risk management, navigation, and ecosystem restoration funding. Data Centers Under Review in New York: Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered a one-year moratorium on large data centers, pausing environmental permits while the state builds tougher standards. Heat, Wildfires, and Water Stress in Europe: France battled major forest fires near Paris amid heatwave conditions, while the Netherlands saw exceptionally low river levels that are already disrupting shipping and stressing ecosystems. Renewables Surge in Spain’s Murcia: Solar overtook fossil generation in June, with renewables driving a big jump in clean electricity output. Air Pollution Policy for Johannesburg: A new report urges vehicle emissions rules and clean air zones to cut transport-linked pollution, highlighting how older cars and taxis drive much higher emissions. Climate Protest in India: Supporters including actors and opposition leaders renewed calls for Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike as health concerns grow. Local Enforcement on Waste and Flooding: Malaysia’s environment department investigated illegal open burning tied to waste dumping, while Ghana’s district fund administrator urged stricter enforcement to curb recurring floods. Global Climate Finance Update: MDBs reported record $163B climate financing in 2025, with adaptation and mitigation both scaling up. Renewables Deal in India: Aditya Birla Renewables agreed to buy Shell’s Sprng Energy unit, adding a multi-gigawatt contracted portfolio.