Circular Economy & Culture: Green Visions Potsdam wrapped up after four days of films and talks on circular construction, renaturing and rewilding, glacial melting, and “rights of nature,” with a sustainable living market featuring organic food, seeds and renewables. Climate Risk & Infrastructure: A new insurance study says over half of planned or under-construction US data centres sit in disaster-prone states (56%), raising concerns about storms and other extreme weather impacts. Swiss Environment in Focus: Switzerland’s World Cup training base in San Diego was put on “red alert” after a “snake area” was flagged near the camp, highlighting how wildlife risks can shape event logistics. Water & Energy for AI: Ecolab is buying CoolIT to cut water use in data centres by improving liquid cooling for microchips—an attempt to tackle the growing water-and-power strain from AI. Sustainable Materials in Industry: GR3N raised €15.5m to scale a microwave-assisted PET recycling plant, aiming to boost chemical recycling capacity. Policy & Trade: The US USTR proposed new Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labour import rules, with rates varying by country and product.