Several concerning environmental impact stories have emerged in the past week, shedding light on the threats to ecosystems around the world. In South Korea, state-run power generators are struggling to project the long-term impact of the country's coal phaseout plan, facing challenges in forecasting coal plant utilization and stranded asset risks. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the destruction of wetlands for mining and oil palm expansion has led to a rise in deadly crocodile attacks, emphasizing the human and ecological consequences of habitat loss. In the UK, sewage pollution has been found to have an 'alarming' impact on underwater forests, resulting in fewer small invertebrates in seagrass meadows. Additionally, in Mumbai, concerns have been raised over the potential transplantation or removal of 45,000 mangroves due to a road project, threatening the local fishers' way of life and raising fears of ecological damage. These stories underscore the critical need for sustainable development practices and the protection of vital ecosystems amidst various industrial activities.