The week's environmental news includes significant stories related to the environmental impact of mining and power generation, as well as developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. A federal agency plans to reexamine its environmental permit for a $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia after complaints about potential water supply impacts. Gold mining in the Philippines, largely carried out by women, poses substantial health risks and low income. In China, the pipeline of new coal plants has seen a sharp drop in approvals, signaling a potential shift in the country's energy landscape. Additionally, a major milestone has been reached in the US, as the breaching of the final dams on the Klamath River is underway, enabling salmon to swim freely through the watershed for the first time in over a century.