US’ 1st Atmospheric Trust Litigation case to begin in New Mexico. Los Angeles Times

8 images to understand the Southwest drought. Climate Central

Megadrought in US Southwest: A bad omen for forests globally. Yale Environment 360

Group issues call to action to protect coast. Thibodaux Daily Comet

Satellites show shrinking aquifers in drought-stricken areas. ClimateWire

State, feds seek cash penalty over Ark. oil spill. Associated Press

Fracking fuels water fights in nation’s dry spots. Associated Press

Irrigation subsidies leading to more water use. New York Times

Wind farm seeks permit to avoid fines in case of eagle deaths. Tulsa World

Arkansas pipeline spill casts shadow over Keystone XL. Los Angeles Times

New Mexico county first in nation to ban fracking to safeguard water. Los Angeles Times