Lunar Ice Drilling Push: ESA has signed a €65m Phase 2 deal with ispace-EUROPE to fly its own rover to the Moon’s south pole in 2029, aiming to drill and measure whether water ice is actually usable for future missions. Climate Impacts: A new study warns that melting glaciers could create tens of thousands of new lakes—up to 56,659—reshaping landscapes and freshwater systems. Community Buy-In for Green Cities: SINTEF research highlights a practical way to win support for neighbourhood upgrades by putting residents’ everyday needs at the centre, not treating engagement as an afterthought. Norwegian Tech for Ocean Science: Kongsberg delivered advanced marine research and navigation systems for a new Dutch ocean vessel, boosting high-precision work on climate change, circulation and biodiversity. Plastic Problem, Still Unsolved: A report argues incineration and recycling aren’t enough, and pushes for greener materials and designs that avoid long-lived waste. Wildlife at Wind Farms: A U.S. trial inspired by Norwegian research is painting turbine blades black to reduce bird collisions, with results pointing to major declines. Seaweed Farming with Norwegian Systems: Greenwave Aotearoa launched a regenerative seaweed farm in New Zealand using modular cultivation tech developed by Norwegian Arctic Seaweed. Energy Transition Meets Politics: Norway’s oil and gas exploration push is framed as energy-security driven, keeping the debate over climate trade-offs front and centre. Local Environment vs Airport Expansion: Canada’s federal government rejected plans to allow jets at Billy Bishop Airport, citing noise, environmental impacts, and threats to public spaces and housing.