EU Carbon Market Overhaul: The European Commission has proposed major changes to the EU Emissions Trading System, slowing the cap’s decline and extending free allowances for heavy industry—shifting billions of tonnes of CO2 at stake and reshaping negotiations across member states. AI Data Centre Backlash: Governments face mounting local opposition to AI data centres, with critics citing land, power and water strain as protests and policy pushback spread. Connected Car Security: Over-the-air vehicle updates are making cars easier to maintain, but researchers and policymakers warn they also expand the attack surface—raising national security concerns for Denmark and nearby countries. Denmark in the Spotlight: A Danish startup is highlighted for oil-free compressor manufacturing in Tallahassee, underscoring Denmark’s industrial reach beyond Europe. Smart Cities in Practice: Amsterdam’s smart streetlights pilot uses connected LEDs and sensors to adjust brightness for weather, events and traffic—turning infrastructure into a data-driven public service. Health Research: A study links severe COVID-19 to antiviral defenses failing when patients carry B cells that target type I interferons. Denmark-linked Science: Researchers report Earth’s climate regulation over 60 million years may involve sea-level-driven changes in ocean phosphate.