Trump calls mayor of shrinking Chesapeake island and tells him not to worry about it. Washington Post

How retiring nuclear power plants may undercut US climate goals. New York Times

French President Macron said US climate researchers should come to France. He wasn’t joking. Vox

193 nations urge action to protect oceans – with US protest. Associated Press

Inside the Vatican-blessed tech accelerator tackling climate change. Fast Company

China looks to capitalize on clean energy as US retreats. New York Times

Over 1,400 US cities, states and businesses vow to meet Paris climate commitments. InsideClimate News

California, China sign climate deal after Trump’s Paris exit. Associated Press

In the ‘Paris of the Appalachians,’ they’re not buying Trump’s climate talk. Washington Post

China looks to capitalize on clean energy as US retreats. New York Times

Trump names BP oil spill lawyer, climate policy foe as top DOJ environment attorney. InsideClimate News

Climate change progress at Trump’s EPA is grinding to a halt, workers reveal. Guardian

How scientists reacted to the US leaving the Paris climate agreement. Nature