Battery Storage in Massachusetts: Burlington City Council unanimously approved a new battery energy storage facility at McNeil Generating Station, backed by Massachusetts-based Kearsarge Energy, aiming to add 5 MW, cut peak pricing, and support a shift away from fossil fuels. Wildlife & Public Safety on Cape Cod: A young black bear was tranquilized and relocated after days of sightings near Bourne Bridge and the Bourne Scenic Park campground, with officials tracking it along the canal corridor. Climate Extremes: A new roundup highlights how record-breaking heat and severe cold snaps are becoming more common across the U.S., tied to human-caused climate change. Invasive Species Watch: Researchers report Manila clams spreading along the Atlantic coast, raising concerns for New England marine ecosystems and clarifying that the clams aren’t from the Philippines. Energy Costs & Demand Pressure: A report warns summer electricity bills could spike nationwide as data centers and electrification drive record demand faster than new power comes online. Local Environment Funding: Buzzards Bay Coalition received more than $200K for watershed restoration. Regulatory/Policy: Massachusetts is among states suing to block the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger, arguing it would reduce competition and harm consumers.