Environmentalists seek to overturn plan at Navajo coal plant. Associated Press
Lessons of past disasters helped Mexico sidestep the brunt of a hurricane. New York Times
Warm waters fuel hurricane Patricia’s record strength. Climate Central
The American trees that are electrifying Europe. Climate Central
Mexico planning $46 billion coast-to-coast wind-energy push. Bloomberg
Power line opponents give renewables their Keystone moment. Reuters
Dolphin die-off caused by Deepwater Horizon oil may be ending after five years. Tampa Bay Times
New concern over quakes in Oklahoma near a hub of US oil. New York Times
Louisiana guaranteed $5 billion of $8.8 billion BP natural resource damage payments. New Orleans Times-Picayune
US says BP to pay $20 billion in fines for 2010 oil spill. Reuters
US fines Exxon $2.63 million for Arkansas oil pipeline leak. Reuters
Does optimism have a place in Western water politics? High Country News
As fires grow, a new landscape appears in the West. New York Times
Rising sea levels may limit New Orleans adaptation efforts. ClimateWire
After Katrina, New Orleans’ climate conundrum: Fight or flight? InsideClimate News