Arctic & Space Tech: A setback for Moscow’s “Starlink-like” plans: a second batch of Rassvet satellites failed to reach intended operational altitudes, with some ending up lower and reportedly heading toward reentry. Wildlife & Conservation: A viral clip shows a man playing music to tigers for the first time, highlighting the species’ ongoing pressures from poaching and habitat loss. Forestry & Responsible Sourcing: Russia’s pulp and paper buyers increasingly demand certification tied to responsible forest management, pushing voluntary standards into broader environmental and carbon-footprint decisions. Energy & Pollution Policy: A U.S. court backs West Virginia against New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act, a fight over air-pollution fines that could affect coal and gas producers. Climate Action & Youth: Pakistan’s team won first place at the Kazan Global Youth Summit for climate and environmental crisis innovations, including participants from Russia. Food & Climate Risk: Wheat prices jump on Black Sea tensions and El Niño worries, with Russia-Ukraine grain disruptions still reshaping global supply. Maritime Safety: India and Russia reviewed cooperation amid West Asia and Black Sea tensions, with attention on seafarer safety and trade routes. SCO Connectivity: Azerbaijan and other SCO-linked corridor discussions keep transport and infrastructure in focus as regional cooperation expands. Counter-Drone Security: Poland probes a drone-parts factory fire as a possible terror act, underscoring how conflict-linked infrastructure risks spill into environmental and safety concerns.