Solar Waste Warning: A new report flags that India’s booming solar buildout will soon create a massive end-of-life waste problem, with recycling capacity and policy still lagging. PV Standards: China’s new national rules will phase out sub-630W solar modules from sale starting in 2027, tightening efficiency and quality thresholds. Plastic Treaty Tensions: Civil society says Nairobi talks on a global plastics treaty are sidelining key issues like production and chemicals of concern. UAE Circular Boost: Expo City Dubai’s Green Innovation District awarded six firms a Dh400,000+ support package via a green licence, including circular-economy and climate-tech players. Climate Extremes in India: Monsoon rains in and around Mumbai brought record downpours, killing at least 13 and collapsing buildings. Heat and Health: A UK survey links June’s record heatwave to widespread sleep disruption, adding a less visible cost to extreme weather. Marine Conservation: Namibia backs accession to the ACAP seabird treaty, citing major bycatch reductions and plans for science-led fisheries management. Flood Blame Fight (Lagos): Nigeria’s works minister and Lagos governor reject claims that a coastal highway caused local flooding, pointing to broader rainfall and forecasts. Energy Transition Tech: A case study highlights sewage and waste-heat recovery for low-carbon heating/cooling via a thermal network concept in New York.