Federal judge accepts $4 billion BP guilty plea for Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Army’s largest solar array dedicated in New Mexico. Associated Press

Outgoing EPA chief says sending BP fines to the Gulf Coast a highlight of her tenure. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Southwest faces looming threats from climate change. Climate Central

Army Corps’ options dwindle along with Mississippi River. NPR

‘Mexsicko City’ turns a corner in its clean air marathon. New York Times

Okla. governor doubts climate change is causing drought. KRMG

Feds declare drought disaster for Oklahoma. Associated Press

Texas calls on Supreme Court to settle water dispute with New Mexico. Austin American-Statesman

Low NM runoff from snow accumulation projected. Associated Press

Corps says $10.3 billion, 98-mile Morganza to the Gulf levee plan is cost-effective. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Louisiana adds 11,145 acres to Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Deepwater Horizon owner settles with US over oil spill in Gulf of Mexico. New York Times