91,000 Gulf oil spill claims, just 1 final payment. Associated Press
Marsh project will provide flooding buffer. Thibodaux Daily Comet
PNM solar fee plan criticized. Albuquerque Journal (subscription)
The drying of the West. The Economist
Court reverses New Mexico governor on environmental rules. New York Times
Renewable energy study gives Arkansas good marks. City Wire
Oil dispersants lingered in deep ocean, scientists say. New York Times
Louisiana seafood industry poised for rebound. WWL
Uncertainty stalls deepwater drilling in Gulf. WBRZ
First lady praises Walmart’s healthier foods initiative. Arkansas News
New Orleans City Council approves solar panel for French Quarter home. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Oil spill commission leaders urge independent oversight for offshore drilling. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Nucor air-quality permits need more work, EPA official says. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Fishermen dismayed over low payouts in spill claims. Louisiana Weekly
Environment, preservation clash in French Quarter. Associated Press
Entergy Corp. taking wait-and-see-approach to new climate change regulations that will soon be rolled out. New Orleans Times-Picayune
PNM: Renewable-energy goal too pricey. Associated Press
Lawsuit targets NM gov’s actions on new rules. Associated Press
Oil spill commission backs using fines for coastal restoration. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Oil still fouling Louisiana marshes. WWLTV
2 environmental rules halted in New Mexico. New York Times
BP, Transocean, Halliburton blamed by presidential Gulf oil spill commission. Washington Post
New Mexico threatens a U-turn on environmental regulations. Los Angeles Times
Interior allows some suspended drilling to resume. Associated Press
Drilling is stalled even after ban is lifted. Wall Street Journal
Levee district project to build wetlands moving forward. Thibodaux Daily Comet
Oklahoma City group developing registry for hydraulic fracturing chemicals. Oklahoman
Sea life still struggling from oil spill. WWLTV
Firm selected to aid sustainability efforts for Tulsa. Tulsa World
Red River air rivalry has Oklahoma and Texas battling over air quality and coal plants. Oklahoman
For many Gulf oil spill victims, a glum Christmas. Lafayette Advertiser
NM signs lease for renewable energy hub. Associated Press
EPA proposes emission controls for NM coal plant. Associated Press
US-Mexico pact hailed as key step toward solving southwest water supply woes. Greenwire