Renewables Grid Bottleneck (India): India’s non-fossil capacity hit 283.46 GW, but experts warn the real test is transmission, storage, curtailment and large-scale adoption—highlighting how variable renewables still struggle to flow reliably. Climate Resilience Investment (India): A study says investing about 2% of project costs in climate-resilient design could avert up to $28bn in future losses, as most planned renewables face high climate risk by 2030. Data Centre Water Fight (India): Environmentalists and children in Visakhapatnam are challenging Google’s $15bn data centre hub over water stress and proximity to a wildlife sanctuary, with legal hurdles piling up. Extreme Heat Impacts (Japan/Korea): A record heat wave is driving heat-stroke surges and livestock/fish deaths across Japan, South Korea and North Korea, pushing heat safety into emergency mode. Renewables Wasted (China): Research flags major solar and wind curtailment in China—clean power is being turned down due to grid and policy constraints, fueling concerns about coal lock-in. Energy Transition Partnerships (Kuwait-China): Kuwait’s China deals are moving from agreements to projects, including wastewater treatment upgrades tied to renewable energy cooperation. Policy Shift (China): China’s top court issued rules to guide how courts apply its new Ecological and Environmental Code from Aug. 15. Monsoon Disaster (India): Floods and landslides have killed over 100 people since July, with relief camps expanding as climate-linked rainfall volatility worsens. Shipping Efficiency (Oman/China): ASYAD Shipping added the “Manah” tanker, touting fuel-efficiency and sustainability upgrades for cleaner maritime operations.