Climate Justice & Indigenous Rights: Ahead of the Philippines President’s SONA, a coalition at UP Diliman demanded justice for the “Talaingod 13,” warning Mindanao is being treated like an election prize while environmental destruction and attacks on Indigenous rights continue. Food & Climate Risk: The Federation of Free Farmers warns rice output will drop in late 2026, blaming El Niño, costly inputs, weak irrigation, and policy-driven farmer distress after tariff changes. Illegal Mining Cleanup: Ghana’s lands ministry says it reclaimed 1,335 acres degraded by galamsey in 2025, aiming to restore sites into ecological zones. Housing Values & Climate Data: A report alleges “climate risk scores” on US homebuying platforms can devalue homes without clear methods or appeals, raising questions about who controls valuations. Heat & Worker Safety: UK coverage highlights how heatwaves are pushing workplaces beyond safe conditions, with calls for stronger protections. PFAS Policy: The UK government signals no hard PFAS manufacturing/trade ban yet, opting for monitoring and phased management instead. Environmental Governance: India’s environment ministry plans new standing bodies to keep green clearances moving when state panels stall—sparking concerns about whether scrutiny could weaken. Protected Areas Under Pressure: Portugal’s biodiversity groups oppose a Volta a Portugal stage through Peneda-Gerês National Park, warning the race convoy could disrupt sensitive habitats. Coastal Resilience Funding: Maryland opens FY2028 grants for living shorelines and watershed restoration to protect communities from storms and rising seas. Corporate Climate Scrutiny: A new discussion asks whether corporate net-zero pledges are real action or greenwash—focused on what companies do now, not just in 2050.