Public Transport Affordability: Greenpeace research says ticket prices for monthly and annual passes have jumped in 14 European capitals over three years, pushing calls for cheaper “climate tickets” that cut emissions from road and air travel too. EU Food & Farming Pressure: EU auditors warn fruit and vegetable producer organisations are losing ground despite about €1bn in annual support, citing uneven national help, complex rules, and weak responses to economic and environmental strain. Hydrogen Infrastructure in Slovenia: ELES and Plinovodi, with Yokogawa, sign an MoU to build a hydrogen ecosystem aimed at strengthening Slovenia’s critical energy infrastructure and enabling low-carbon hydrogen. Energy Transition Permitting: A landfill in Slovenia is set to host a new solar plant after receiving a building permit, turning waste sites into power sources. Biodiversity & Pollinators: A report highlights “unwilding” pressures on Patagonia’s pollinators linked to non-native bumblebees, raising alarms for ecosystems and food crops. Local Nature Protection: A reader criticises clearcut logging near Buttle Lake/Campbell Lake, warning of wildfire risk and damage to a key community watershed and tourism landscape. Caves & Karst Spotlight: Slovenia marks the International Day of Caves and Karst for the first time, building awareness for fragile underground habitats.