This week saw several significant developments related to climate change and its impacts on the environment. First, a report from the UK highlighted concerns over the waste from the country's largest opencast mine, which poses a significant risk to the environment. There are worries about the safety implications of leaving three large spoil tips above Merthyr Tydfil. This underscores the pressing need to address the environmental impact of mining activities, including the extraction of minerals like cobalt, which is crucial for various green technologies despite the associated environmental concerns. In Asia, South Korea has taken a step towards cleaner aviation fuel with the approval of a carbon capture project to produce e-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF). This initiative aligns with the government's goal to scale carbon capture and e-fuel technologies to support long-term net zero goals. Additionally, India's transition to licensed e-waste recycling to gain critical minerals has led to the loss of business for informal workers in the e-waste hub of Delhi's Seelampur district, shedding light on the social and economic impacts of environmental policy shifts. In the United States, Los Angeles marked a milestone by ending its reliance on coal-powered electricity from the Intermountain Power Project in Utah, signaling progress in transitioning toward cleaner energy sources.