Grid Costs Debate: Dutch lawmakers are pushing back on Netbeheer Nederland’s plan for higher, peak-hour electricity network fees from 2029, warning it could unfairly hit households that already invested in heat pumps and electrification. Heat & Weather Watch: After an unusually early spring heat surge, the Netherlands is shifting to cooler, changeable conditions with frequent showers and thunderstorms—good news for drought-hit areas. Flood Control Lessons: Dutch flood engineers are swapping know-how with New Orleans on operating and maintaining major flood defenses, with I-STORM helping turn international experience into practical upgrades. Marine Cleanup Tech: An EU-backed “SeaClear” robot fleet is trialling AI-powered litter removal from the ocean floor, aiming to cut marine litter by about 50% this decade. Undersea Security: Seventeen countries, including the Netherlands, are launching guidelines to protect undersea cables and power lines, treating the seabed as a critical “battlefield” for global infrastructure. Wildlife & Habitat Hope: A “killer fungus” in the UK is being studied for its potential to curb invasive moss that’s been damaging habitats.