EU climate enforcement: Dutch groups Both ENDS (with Greenpeace Aotearoa joining) have filed the first formal climate complaint under the EU’s Single Entry Point against New Zealand, alleging breaches of the EU–NZ free trade deal after the government shut down a climate liability court case, reopened offshore oil and gas exploration, lowered its methane target, and weakened how its carbon market aligns with Paris. EU recovery milestone: The European Commission says Austria has completed the final Recovery and Resilience Facility milestones, unlocking its last €306m payment and reaching 100% of reforms and targets tied to €3.96bn, including decarbonisation, circular economy, biodiversity and sustainable mobility. Water and pollution at local scale: In Lodi, Wisconsin, residents are partnering with the University of Wisconsin to protect Spring Creek and Okee Bay by tackling watershed pollution, invasive species and changing conditions. AI’s footprint under scrutiny: California and the EU are moving to track and limit AI’s water and energy use as new research warns of major resource strain. Energy and trade pressure: EU officials signal they’ll resist a US diesel export ban, warning it would worsen Europe’s supply risks.