Mercury in cosmetics: Philippines watchdog BAN Toxics says banned skin-lightening creams with dangerous mercury levels are still being sold in Cagayan de Oro markets, urging tougher enforcement. Coastal waste-to-energy fight: Bangladesh groups demand cancellation of North Dhaka’s 42.5MW WtE project, citing high costs, weak benefits, and risks to waste pickers. Flood control under pressure: Lagos officials defend drainage restoration and crackdowns on encroachment after flash floods, saying stormwater discharge improved within days. Nature fund misuse: Scotland’s Ferret reports councils redirected nearly a fifth of the Nature Restoration Fund to routine spending like vehicles and office equipment. Air and water enforcement: Oregon DEQ issued 11 environmental penalties totaling $540k, including for greenhouse gas limit violations and wastewater monitoring failures. Reef heat impacts: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef seagrass meadows—often overlooked—are facing rising climate strain. Data breach with real people’s info: Singapore says about 70,000 people’s personal data was exposed in an IBM-managed cloud testing environment. Plastic reduction push: Qatar’s Al Meera and partners roll out paper bags and reusable-bag incentives to cut single-use plastic. Community climate education: Qatar’s Environment Ministry runs its Summer Environmental Club to build youth awareness through workshops and field visits.