Sen. Vitter won’t put as much emphasis on global warming. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Gulf Coast officials watching BP criminal settlement outcome. AL.com
Officials wrestle over how to best cut power-plant pollution while others argue for cleaner energy. Santa Fe New Mexican
Wind turbine on Lake Pontchartrain coming up short of power projections. New Orleans Times-Picayune
The new boom: Shale gas fueling an American industrial revival. Washington Post
City prepares for climate change impact. Santa Fe New Mexican
OG&E urged to switch from coal. Muskogee Phoenix
For Maya, climate change may have been blessing and curse. New York Times
Climate Change to affect SF watershed. Albuquerque Journal
Research predicts vulnerable forests. Albuquerque Journal
Oil industry seeks to intervene in environmental lawsuit over chemical dispersants. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sandy not helping Oklahoma’s drought situation. KWTV
Agriculture officials warn cattle producers ‘drought not over’. KUAR
Hurricane Sandy’s lessons learned reminiscent of Isaac, experts say. New Orleans Times-Picayune