There was some ambiguity in the combined picture that emerged from the surveys regarding public opinion on the seriousness of the threats that climate change poses and what should be done about it.
Austin-based journalist Ari Phillips, reporting on his recent travels in Central Texas, examines the Hill Country’s famed springs as a microcosm of complex water issues facing all of the state and most of the Western U.S.
Drought gobbles up Texas turkey hunt
Turkey-hunting season in Texas is in a dry spell, with more young jakes than bearded toms in the bead of hunters' shotguns.
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Rockies and Everest lose ice and snow
The Rockies have lost significant amounts of snow cover since 1980, with climate change caused by human activities thought partly responsible.
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Tinderbox-dry Western US at high risk of major wildfires
Federal officials are preparing for another challenging fire season, complicated by budget cuts.
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Texas lawmakers reach budget deal. Associated Press
Deadly Texas outbreak may mark end of tornado drought. Climate Central
Budget deal would fund water projects. Austin American-Statesman
Smaller water bills flow through the House, but big funding misses out. KUT
San Antonio seeks to amp up use of tiny electric cars. San Antonio Express-News
Solar bill stalls in Texas Senate after power industry opposition. Dallas Morning News
New Mexico, El Paso farmers cut crops, use wells in drought. El Paso Times
Arkansas residents sick from Exxon oil spill are on their own. InsideClimate News
Encroaching sea already a threat in Caribbean. Associated Press
Louisiana House votes to phase out solar energy tax credits by 2020. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Hydrofracking could strain western water resources, study finds. New York Times
Climate research nearly unanimous on human causes, survey finds. Guardian
Proposed ‘fracking’ rules anger environmentalists, annoy industry. National Journal
Wind farms get pass on eagle deaths. Associated Press
Insurers stray from the conservative line on climate change. New York Times
Alaska on the edge: Newtok’s residents race to stop village falling into sea. Guardian
King Coal losing crown as US gains energy independence. Bloomberg
W[h]ither global warming? Has it slowed down? Yale Forum on Climate Change & The Media