Air Pollution & Health: Metro Manila stayed “unhealthy for sensitive groups” as PM2.5 hit multiple cities, with DENR linking the haze to Indonesian wildfires. Transboundary Haze & Legal Limits: Malaysia and Singapore face months of wildfire smoke, but experts say legal options are limited because key treaties and ICJ jurisdiction hurdles make accountability hard. Air Quality Trends: Delhi reported its lowest September AQI in five years (102), with fewer “poor to severe+” days and PM2.5 holding at a five-year low—while winter curbs are still being rolled out. Climate Feedbacks: New reporting highlights methane leaking from thawing Arctic permafrost, adding to warming risks. Industrial Pollution Accountability: A Baltimore incinerator agreed to stop burning medical waste under a state deal after repeated emissions violations. Data Centers & Power: Amazon’s long-term deal is set to drive major upgrades at Maryland’s Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant, boosting output amid AI-driven electricity demand. Marine Carbon Removal: Ocean Visions launched an open knowledge platform mapping marine carbon dioxide removal projects and field trials. Forest Loss in Conflict Zones: Iraq’s Kurdistan region faces calls to halt cutting and burning of forests in KRI, with activists urging Baghdad/Erbil and international action. Energy & Emissions Policy: New Hampshire EPA chief Lee Zeldin says the Trump administration is on track to end mandatory vehicle emissions and safety inspections permanently.