Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: New Climate Analytics analysis says global fossil fuel use must halve by 2035 and hit zero by 2070 to keep warming under 1.5°C, with coal, gas and oil effectively phased out globally. Oceans & Coral Hope: A new study maps nearly 166,000km² of coral reefs across 71 countries that can survive and recover from climate stress—now the focus is political will and protection. Water & Pollution Accountability: UK minister warns a £10bn Thames Water rescue bid could mean “unfair costs” for customers and delays to wastewater and drinking-water improvements. Wind Permitting Fight: California AG Bonta celebrates the Trump administration backing down on an attempt to indefinitely pause wind leasing and permitting. Blue Economy Urgency: African leaders at UNESCO’s Our Ocean conference urge urgent action against climate change, pollution and overfishing to protect coastal livelihoods. Local Climate Resilience: New Mexico’s “reforestation pipeline” aims to grow 5 million seedlings a year, but survival on burn scars is the real test as heat and drought intensify. Clean Beauty Push: L’Oréal Philippines launches a “Join the Refill Movement” to cut packaging waste via refill options across multiple brands. SME Climate-Economy Link: South Africa’s Bridgement tackles a R350bn SME funding gap by redesigning finance around cash flow realities.