Global warming in overdrive: We just had the hottest January ever recorded. Mashable
Court stay may slow, not stop, state carbon-cutting talks. ClimateWire
Two-thirds of the world faces severe water shortages. New York Times
What these Christians are giving up for Lent: Fossil fuels. Washington Post
Unusually warm Arctic winter stuns scientists with record low ice extent for January. Mashable
Climate shifts dramatically upended the lives of prehistoric humans, scientists say. Washington Post
Obama seeks $10-per-barrel oil tax to fund clean transport. Associated Press
Zika virus a global health emergency, WHO Says. New York Times
Can the ‘largest cleanup in history’ save the ocean? The Washington Post
Coal slides to new low as source of electricity. Climate Central
California votes to retain system that pays solar users retail rate for excess power. New York Times
Supreme Court backs federal authority in power saving rule. Politico
Climate deal’s first big hurdle: The draw of cheap oil. New York Times