Critical Infrastructure Security: ECAM says live video monitoring and AI detection are becoming a frontline defense as copper theft, vandalism, and physical attacks rise across the US grid. Energy Efficiency in Healthcare: Canada’s federal government is funding CHEO’s Deep Energy Retrofit with nearly $1M to cut emissions through efficiency upgrades. Middle East Energy Shock: Iran warns of “more crushing” retaliation after US strikes hit power-linked infrastructure, while Kuwait reports damage to a key water-and-energy plant and calls for grid stability via electricity saving. Ukraine–Crimea Energy Pressure: Ukraine’s “Molochka” operation targets Russia’s fuel logistics to Crimea, disrupting tanker movement and worsening the peninsula’s energy situation. Youth Health Policy: England will ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s from April 2027, with fines up to £2,500 for retailers. Grid Resilience in Europe: Latvia boosts protection at major energy sites, including Inčukalns gas storage and hydro facilities, amid fears of Russian hybrid threats. Clean Power Buildout: South Africa’s AfDB approved a $400M results-based program to modernize municipal electricity and water services in Mpumalanga. Solar + Farming: Massachusetts solar farms are increasingly using sheep grazing to manage vegetation under panels.