Opioid Detox Focus: Researchers at Imperial College London urge addiction services to better support people aiming to stop opioid substitutes, calling for staff training for withdrawal care, more symptom-relief medication, and giving patients more control over tapering, plus peer and psychological support and more residential options. North Sea Energy Forum: OEEC in Amsterdam (Nov 24-25) is positioning the North Sea’s next chapter as a shared European effort across oil & gas, offshore wind, maritime and CCS. Arctic Wildlife Insight: A Norwegian Polar Institute study finds bowhead whales in Svalbard may imitate bearded seal calls, adding a new layer to how Arctic soundscapes work. Marine Pollution Alert: Kenya surveys flag discarded sanitary pads as a growing source of plastic waste entering oceans, breaking down into microplastics that can reach fisheries. Ocean & Fisheries Data: FAO reports aquatic animal product trade hitting $184bn and stresses the need for sustainable, equitable growth. Renewables Finance: AXIAN Energy secured a $60m financing package to expand renewable projects across Africa. EV Charger Snapshot: New data highlights the state of the EV public charger network. North Sea Climate Signal: Satellite analysis links declining ocean productivity to changes in sea temperature and mixing, raising concerns for marine food webs and carbon uptake. EEA Cooperation: The EEA and Eionet welcome Ukraine as a cooperating country, citing shared cross-border environmental damage from war and climate pressures.