Legal Pressure on Fossil Fuels: A new study links major fossil-fuel emissions to measurable declines in Pacific Northwest snowpack and warm-season river flows, giving plaintiffs a fresh way to argue climate damages attribution. Middle East Power Security: Saudi-led forces say a Houthi drone hit a Medina distribution station, knocking out one transformer but not the wider grid, with electricity tied to the Prophet’s Mosque. Canada Oil Infrastructure: Prime Minister Mark Carney designated Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline “Pacific Link” a project of national interest, fast-tracking approvals and raising stakes for the Salish Sea. US Climate Rule Fight: Democratic AGs sued the EPA over the repeal of power-plant emissions limits, arguing the rollback violates the Clean Air Act. Renewables Momentum in Germany: Wind and solar covered nearly 61% of German electricity demand in the first nine months, while hydropower fell with lower rainfall. Grid Strain in Ukraine: Russia’s strikes forced power cuts across central and northern regions as winter approaches. Affordability and Policy: Virginia released its 2026 energy plan, while Ohio extended a gas tax holiday and Delaware vetoed a third-party energy supplier consumer-protection bill.