Climate change slowdown is due to warming of deep oceans, say scientists. Guardian

Snow and Arctic sea ice extent plummet suddenly as globe bakes. Washington Post

Australian leader scraps tax on carbon emissions. New York Times

Rooftop solar takes off across California as costs come down. San Jose Mercury News

US and China to extend co-operation in effort to curb climate change. Guardian

Global population growing faster than expected, UN says. Los Angeles Times

Deadly derailment in Quebec underlines oil debate. New York Times

UN charts ‘unprecedented’ global warming since 2000. Bloomberg

Solar groups seek Tea-Party support. Wall Street Journal

GOP sees opportunity for election gains in Obama’s climate-change policy. New York Times

Methane scrutiny in Obama climate plan may cost drillers. Bloomberg

Report rebuts a concern about Keystone XL tar-sands oil. Los Angeles Times