Wildfire Crisis in Europe: Greece’s firefighting fleet was hit by tragedy after two helicopters collided mid-operation as blazes destroyed 100+ homes near Athens and forced evacuations on Kefalonia; strong winds also activated unexploded ordnance, while scientists link the extreme season to climate-driven heat and dryness. Solar Momentum in the UK: Solar hit a record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July, with rooftop and farm output reaching 14.4%—helped by unusually sunny weather and a surge in new installations. Clean Power Policy Push (India): India’s regulator proposed transmission-charge waivers for delayed solar, wind, hybrid and linked battery storage projects, aiming to reduce grid bottleneck fallout. Grid Reliability & Storage: Bihar floated a tender for 150 MW solar paired with 75 MW/300 MWh BESS to deliver peak power for four hours daily. Renewables at Scale (China): China says it will double down on solar and wind expansion by 2030, even as coal growth continues. Energy Transition in Mobility (India): Telangana unveiled ethanol-based mobile EV charging tech, positioning it as a green mobility step that also supports farmers. Climate-Health Warning: A study reiterates that air pollution’s long-term particulate exposure can raise lung cancer risk, reinforcing clean-air as a health investment.