Deadly tornadoes continue to plague Midwest. Los Angeles Times
Joplin, Mo., tornado is deadliest since 1953; toll at 117 from tornado. Los Angeles Times
Deadly Joplin, Mo., twister raises ‘tough,’ costly questions, weather experts say. ClimateWire
Weather disasters in the poorest nations ‘have trebled since 1980s.’ Independent
Australian climate jury finds dire need for action to slow warming. Sydney Morning Herald
Another day, another deadly tornado strikes the US. Climate Central
With eye on climate change, Chicago prepares for a warmer future. New York Times
Inland storms, growing in violence, drive insurers to accept riskier reality. ClimateWire
Drought in Europe hits wheat crop. Reuters
NRC finds many US nuclear plants ill-prepared to handle simultaneous threats. CllimateWire
UK pledges to cut carbon emissions in half by 2025. Associated Press
EPA delays rule on industrial emissions. Los Angeles Times
Britain set to announce ambitious environmental steps. New York Times
Drought leaves 1,400 reservoirs ‘dead’ in Central China. Xinhua
1,000-year Arctic storm linked to climate change: study. Canadian Press
Study that condemned scientific support for global warming gets pulled after charges of plagiarism. USA Today
Obama moves to expand oil and gas drilling. Politico
Scientists cite ‘pressing’ need to limit greenhouse gases. New York Times
Gingrich’s presidential bid clouded by his belief in climate change. Guardian
Vatican-appointed panel warns of climate change. Associated Press
Megafires – a vicious climate circle? BBC
Arctic countries seek cooperation as ice melts. Agence France-Presse
Japan’s leader cancels plan for new nuclear plants. New York Times
Germany’s unlikely champion of a radical green energy path. Yale Environment 360
Climate change ‘threatens UK wi-fi connections’, says government report. Guardian
Study raises doubts on capturing carbon dioxide from air. New York Times
Ryan, the Republicans’ budget hawk, opposes tax breaks for clean energy and oil. ClimateWire
Fire and rain: Fed scientists point to wild April. Associated Press
Scientific study links flammable drinking water to fracking. ProPublica
Barack Obama: Clean energy will deliver the ‘jobs of the future.’ Politico
Floods, tornadoes and climate change. Living on Earth
Climate change already hurting agriculture. ScienceNow
New study warns of Arctic mercury pollution; high levels found in wildlife. Associated Press
Suit accuses US government of failing to protect Earth for generations unborn. New York Times
14 percent budget cut to key energy agency wins few fans. SolveClimate News
UN forecasts 10.1 billion people by century’s end. New York Times
Report sees sharper sea rise from Arctic melt. Associated Press
Arctic may reveal more hydrocarbons as shrinking ice provides access. Oil & Gas Journal
Rising gas prices shift energy debate. Washington Post
Some seekers of rural life move out of Pennsylvania as gas rigs move in. Solve Climate News
Deadly weather in US could become the norm. New Scientist
South’s tornado destruction shocks even weather experts. Los Angeles Times
Auto pollution: California’s carbon curbs upheld by appeals court. Los Angeles Times
Despite bipartisan support, nuclear reactor projects falter. New York Times