Hurricane Katrina anniversary prompts call to action on climate change. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Local economies slow with Fayetteville Shale drilling lag. Associated Press
Plaquemines after Hurricane Isaac: A year later, residents redefine what home means. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Oil spill makes an unlikely gadfly out of famous conservative. EnergyWire
Arid Southwest cities’ plea – lose the lawn. New York Times
Climate change softens up already-vulnerable Louisiana. USA Today
Ark. spill victims on ‘wrong’ side of fence left to fend for themselves. Arkansas Times
New Mexico is the driest of the dry. Los Angeles Times
How wildfires are threatening the West. Rolling Stone
Once resilient, trees in the West now more vulnerable to fires. NPR
NM power line proposal raises concerns at White Sands Missile Range. Texas-New Mexico Newspapers
Please do feed the bears? New Mexico groups debate whether to step in during drought. Associated Press
Natural habitats give important protection. Thibodaux Daily Comet