Extreme heat continues to plague South Central states. Climate Central
Researcher: Big drought means smaller ‘dead zone.’ Associated Press
Oklahoma foresters warn of rising danger of wildfires. Associated Press
Oklahoma drought is intensifying across state, report shows. Associated Press
Mexico’s climate law to face challenge under new president. Reuters
BP, contractor missed the big hazard issues in Gulf oil spill, board says. Associated Press
Nation has large stake in protecting Louisiana from storms, Mayor Mitch Landrieu says. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Peabody to boost exports from Gulf Coast as Pacific Northwest terminal plans stall. ClimateWire
Native American town in New Mexico struggling to recover from wildfire. Reuters
US geoengineers to spray sun-reflecting chemicals from balloon. Guardian
Saltwater wedge moving up the Mississippi River. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Latin America’s climate conundrum. Global Post
North American environmental officials share briefings on community concerns. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Oklahoma, Arkansas fear repeat of 2011 drought. CBS News
Chihuahua: Where the rain doesn’t fall any more. Independent
The worst wildfire season in decades is causing significant environmental damage. Washington Post
Louisiana won’t get as much in Gulf oil spill fines as officials hoped. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Dead zone pollutant grows despite decades of work. New Orleans Times-Picayune
BLM, Forest Service agree to revise massive Western energy corridor. Energy Wire
President Obama set to sign transportation bill with money for coastal restoration. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Long, hot summer: West’s wildfires feed off drought, heat and wind. Los Angeles Times
Bacteria levels make some Louisiana beaches dicey, environmental group warns. New Orleans Times-Picayune
New offshore leasing plan focuses on development in already-explored Gulf waters. Houston Chronicle
‘Epic dryness’ feeding Western wildfires. USA Today
Can Mexico and Brazil join forces on climate change? Reuters