Obama administration greenlights Shell drilling off Alaska’s Arctic coast. Washington Post
Recession caused U.S. emissions drop, study says. Climate Central
World mayors at Vatican urge ‘bold climate agreement.’ Associated Press
For G.O.P., Pope Francis’ visit to Congress comes with tensions. New York Times
Come hell or high water: The disaster scenario that is South Florida. Globe and Mail
Here’s why Alaska’s wildfires are really bad news for everyone. Vice News
Record warmth continues to bake US West. Climate Central
Businesses flock to White House in bid to shape power plant regs. Hill
Torrential rains increasing in warming world – study. Reuters
EPA bans a gas that once helped save the ozone layer. Climate Central
California’s rural poor hit hardest as massive drought makes remaining water toxic. Washington Post
State issues toughest-in-the-nation fracking rules. Los Angeles Times
Supreme Court blocks EPA rule on mercury emissions. Climate Central
Risk of extreme weather from climate change to rise over next century, report says. New York Times
World’s aquifers losing replenishment race, researchers say. New York Times
New report estimates enough natural gas is leaking to negate climate benefits. Guardian