Amid pipeline debate, south leg of Keystone XL is halfway done. Associated Press
Lawmakers attempt to address oil, gas divide. Santa Fe New Mexican
Mexican drug gangs turn to coal mining. Living on Earth
La. coast facing grim reality. Baton Rouge Advocate
Federal judge approves $1 billion civil settlement of environmental charges against Transocean. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mexico City makes dramatic recovery from gridlock. ClimateWire
NM strikes deal over plant emissions. Associated Press
Obama’s State of the Union proposals could impact Louisiana in a big way. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Hopi and Diné meet to discuss future of Navajo Generating Station. Indian Country Today
Transocean and federal prosecutors defend plea agreement in memo to judge; blame BP for Gulf oil spill. New Orleans Times-Picayune
New Mexico solar deal details point to parity – and pain. Renewable Energy World