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Loretta Lohman
Jun 24, 2026, 7:15:29 PMJun 24
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ABC 15 Arizona
Running Dry: An up-close look at the Colorado River
Ars Technica
US's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit
AP
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case
UN nuclear agency boss says inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear sites under Iran-US interim deal
Aspen Times
Colorado streamflows projected to be a quarter of normal this summer
PitCo, Holy Cross Energy and RFTA collaborate on AABC microgrid
Atlantic Magazine
Is It Warm Out There?
CBC
Climate change makes Alaska Highway repair into a northern headache
Christian Science Monitor
Voters signal opposition to AI data centers in local primaries
Colorado Sun
Douglas County restricts use of electric dirt bikes, off-road scooters after rash of crashes
Coyote Gulch
My million-dollar hometown!? + Warmest water year + Trump guts more public land protections — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
#Colorado’s rivers and streams are expected to flow at only a quarter of normal levels during June and July, 2026, following what the NRCS referred to as an “unusual volatile winter” — #Aspen Times
The #ColoradoRiver is vanishing — and the fixes are getting weird: “The Law of the River is based on math that just doesn’t add up” — Jake Bittle (Grist.org) #COriver #aridification
CPR
Fires in Garfield and Mesa counties force evacuations in tinder-dry conditions
Earth.com
Climate change is dismantling the fungi that keep rivers alive
Grist
Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution, report finds
Inside Climate News
Elected Democrats Have Embraced ‘Climate Hushing.’ Are They Making a Mistake as the Midterms Loom?
jfleck at instain
Recent Albuquerque monsoon history: dry
KDVR
Health experts remind sensitive groups about current air quality
KTAR
Scottsdale braces for Colorado River water cuts by looking for new sources
KUNC
Will El Niño ride to the Colorado River's rescue?
KUSA
Upper Colorado River states convene in Denver amid 'dire' drought crisis and looming deadline
LA Times
Los Angeles tries again to phase out urban oil production
Mashable
Climate.gov relaunches as climate.us outside of Trump oversight
Nation Magazine
The Small-Town Revolt Against Big Tech Rural communities are leading the charge against AI data centers.
How Can We Reimagine Higher Education in the Age of Climate Change? An interview with the founders of Gull Island Institute.
NY Times
Europe Heat Wave Latest News: After France’s Hottest Day Ever, U.K. Approaches June Record\
A Climate Chaos Maker
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand
Extreme Heat Across Europe Creates Divide Over Leaving Schools Open
The Heat Wave in Europe Is Breaking Records. Here’s What to Know.
Why Is Europe the Fastest-Warming Continent
Numbers USA
Colorado River Talks Collapse as Demand Outpaces Supply
Phys.org
When glaciers disappear, so do deities
AI spots landslide risks near power towers before failures, tests show
Heavy rain may be driving tire pollution into Florida waterways
Climate warnings need to be told in tangible ways to prevent disaster
First complete map of world's seagrass offers warnings and hope for conservation
Five years of aerosol remote sensing in Mindelo—a milestone in atmospheric research in the Atlantic
Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
A new 'prescription' to address the environmental crisis
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah officials warn of ‘totally unprecedented’ water shortages as towns run dry
Truthout
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Across Europe Signals Harsh Future of Climate Change
West Valley View
Buckeye discusses water future amid shortages
Washington Post
Why Trump’s algae problem is much bigger than the Reflecting Pool
Wired
London Climate Action Week Foiled By Climate Change
Wyoming Public Media
In Wyoming, will ranchers opt in to conserve Colorado River water?
The Guardian
Europe heatwave live: 94 million people to experience temperatures above 35C today
Paris in ‘heatwave mode’ has banned alcohol at some public events. Can other cities follow its lead? | Helen Massy-Beresford
Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says
Hard-right figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’
Could mountains be key to unlocking hydrogen’s potential?
Documenting Ireland’s vanishing boglands: ‘They hold millennia in their layers’
‘Carspreading’ could lead to extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040, study finds
BBC
Europe heatwave: Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
Europe heatwave: Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day
Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
Hottest June day on record for the UK as temperature reaches 36C
Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog
Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland
Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Running Dry: An up-close look at the Colorado River
Ars Technica
US's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit
AP
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case
UN nuclear agency boss says inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear sites under Iran-US interim deal
Aspen Times
Colorado streamflows projected to be a quarter of normal this summer
PitCo, Holy Cross Energy and RFTA collaborate on AABC microgrid
Atlantic Magazine
Is It Warm Out There?
CBC
Climate change makes Alaska Highway repair into a northern headache
Christian Science Monitor
Voters signal opposition to AI data centers in local primaries
Colorado Sun
Douglas County restricts use of electric dirt bikes, off-road scooters after rash of crashes
Coyote Gulch
My million-dollar hometown!? + Warmest water year + Trump guts more public land protections — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
#Colorado’s rivers and streams are expected to flow at only a quarter of normal levels during June and July, 2026, following what the NRCS referred to as an “unusual volatile winter” — #Aspen Times
The #ColoradoRiver is vanishing — and the fixes are getting weird: “The Law of the River is based on math that just doesn’t add up” — Jake Bittle (Grist.org) #COriver #aridification
CPR
Fires in Garfield and Mesa counties force evacuations in tinder-dry conditions
Earth.com
Climate change is dismantling the fungi that keep rivers alive
Grist
Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution, report finds
Inside Climate News
Elected Democrats Have Embraced ‘Climate Hushing.’ Are They Making a Mistake as the Midterms Loom?
jfleck at instain
Recent Albuquerque monsoon history: dry
KDVR
Health experts remind sensitive groups about current air quality
KTAR
Scottsdale braces for Colorado River water cuts by looking for new sources
KUNC
Will El Niño ride to the Colorado River's rescue?
KUSA
Upper Colorado River states convene in Denver amid 'dire' drought crisis and looming deadline
LA Times
Los Angeles tries again to phase out urban oil production
Mashable
Climate.gov relaunches as climate.us outside of Trump oversight
Nation Magazine
The Small-Town Revolt Against Big Tech Rural communities are leading the charge against AI data centers.
How Can We Reimagine Higher Education in the Age of Climate Change? An interview with the founders of Gull Island Institute.
NY Times
Europe Heat Wave Latest News: After France’s Hottest Day Ever, U.K. Approaches June Record\
A Climate Chaos Maker
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand
Extreme Heat Across Europe Creates Divide Over Leaving Schools Open
The Heat Wave in Europe Is Breaking Records. Here’s What to Know.
Why Is Europe the Fastest-Warming Continent
Numbers USA
Colorado River Talks Collapse as Demand Outpaces Supply
Phys.org
When glaciers disappear, so do deities
AI spots landslide risks near power towers before failures, tests show
Heavy rain may be driving tire pollution into Florida waterways
Climate warnings need to be told in tangible ways to prevent disaster
First complete map of world's seagrass offers warnings and hope for conservation
Five years of aerosol remote sensing in Mindelo—a milestone in atmospheric research in the Atlantic
Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
A new 'prescription' to address the environmental crisis
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah officials warn of ‘totally unprecedented’ water shortages as towns run dry
Truthout
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Across Europe Signals Harsh Future of Climate Change
West Valley View
Buckeye discusses water future amid shortages
Washington Post
Why Trump’s algae problem is much bigger than the Reflecting Pool
Wired
London Climate Action Week Foiled By Climate Change
Wyoming Public Media
In Wyoming, will ranchers opt in to conserve Colorado River water?
The Guardian
Europe heatwave live: 94 million people to experience temperatures above 35C today
Paris in ‘heatwave mode’ has banned alcohol at some public events. Can other cities follow its lead? | Helen Massy-Beresford
Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says
Hard-right figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’
Could mountains be key to unlocking hydrogen’s potential?
Documenting Ireland’s vanishing boglands: ‘They hold millennia in their layers’
‘Carspreading’ could lead to extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040, study finds
BBC
Europe heatwave: Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
Europe heatwave: Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day
Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
Hottest June day on record for the UK as temperature reaches 36C
Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog
Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland
Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
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Loretta Lohman
Jun 30, 2026, 7:25:30 PMJun 30
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Ars Technical
Florida bans local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals no democracy in Florida
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
AP
Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users’ location history
High court ruling gives a reprieve to states with grace periods for receiving mail ballots
DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with ‘Star Wars’ song, record says
CE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit
Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
Aspen Times
BLM pursues changes to oil and gas leasing in hopes of spurring new development, but environmental groups have concerns
AZ Family
How will Colorado River water cuts impact Arizona? Depends on where you live
How safe is your city’s water supply?
Big Pivots
A wrong turn at the renewable energy laboratory
Boston Globe
Climate change fueled the extreme heat in Europe. New England is next.
Business Insider
A developer says drying up farmland could help build California's largest AI data center NO ONE needs to eat if they data
Colorado Politics
Energy secretary says U.S. must grow capacity, lower price during Colorado visi
Colorado–Nebraska water clash heads to US Supreme Court as canal fight intensifies
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires across US West | OUT WEST ROUNDUP
Colorado Sun
Chief of new Wildland Fire Service confident in “unified response” to wildfire threat despite deaths of 3 firefighters
Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here’s how.
Wildfire smoke, ozone hammer Colorado air quality
Fire southwest of Pueblo explodes to 23,000 acres amid 100-mph wind gusts
Coyote Gulch
Report: Purpose-Driven #Climate Data Selection and Application Case Studies for Water Managers, Planners, and Modelers — Jeff Lukas and Julie Vano
Simpson first witness in state water trial: Testimony centers on overpumping fees and other options for groundwater irrigators under the Fourth Amended Plan of Water Management for Subdistrict 1 — AlamosaCitizen.com #SanLuisValley #RioGrande
U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on water battle between #Colorado and #Nebraska: #SouthPlatteRiver litigation comes as neighboring state pursues long-considered Perkins County Canal — The #Denver Post
Crain Daily Press
What the 2026 drought means for ranchers in Northwest Colorado
Denver Gazette
Douglas County enacts fire restrictions, bans personal fireworks
Freshwater News
Colorado’s glittering, lush resort towns are facing severe water shortages this summer
High Country News
KJZZ
'A little bit of water can go a long way in the Colorado River Delta,' new report finds
KOAA
Colorado wildfires and water supply: What is the impact?
KTAR
Water Watch: Colorado River water cuts could cause food prices to go even higher
KUSA
Colorado's top negotiator says lower basin states are draining Colorado River reservoirs as deadline looms
LaPorte North Forty News
Voluntary Fishing Closure Implemented on Yampa River Near Steamboat Springs
LA Times
After bold pledge, EPA shelves microplastics testing in U.S. drinking water
MSN
How climate change is reshaping US biomes
Trump said ‘climate change is the greatest con ever’ and experts responded – in-depth analysis
Nature
Uncovering the unequal geography of climate change
Nebraska Public Mdia
Hilgers says Nebraska, Colorado water dispute could take years, but Perkins County Canal should progress
Newsweeek
Data Centers Proposed on Top of Largest Underground Water Reservoir in US 1. Guess Newsweek doesn't know the word aquifer and 2. THIS is what happens when you don't regulate groundwater.
NY Times
A hot and deadly start to wildfire season
Oil Industry Lawyers Fight a $50 Billion Climate Case in Oregon BMW Will Build a New Electric S.U.V. in South Carolina
Ontario and Quebec Face Heat Warnings as High Temperatures Spread Across Canada
Trump Administration Pays Duke Energy $129 Million to Halt Offshore Wind Farm
Phys.org
Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US
Extreme droughts in the rainforest reduce important feedback between soil and atmosphere, study finds
Industrial-era pollution and warming reshape Tibetan lake after 1,000 years of climate swings
Arabian Sea sediments reveal summer and winter monsoons shifted differently after last ice age
How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning
Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires
Houston power plant emerges as dominant source of cloud-forming aerosols
Could this be Australia's warmest winter ever?
By 2050, many Sydney apartments built to today's standards could be too hot for weeks at a time
The blueprint to reducing Lismore floods by up to 2 meters
Europe's deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record
What DC's algal bloom reveals about a growing water threat
The 20km ripple effect: How mines can trigger distant deforestation in Africa
Semafor
Chinese AC makers profit on Europe's heatwaves
Sky-Hi News
Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task
State Affairs
Arizona bets on Lower Basin cuts to avoid ‘draconian’ Colorado River plan
Summit Daily
Cause of Willow Fire near Leadville remains under investigation as smoke and flames spread
Wildfires are spreading quickly in Colorado's drought-stricken mountains as demand for firefighting resources tightens nationwide
Truthout
Study: Europe Heat Wave “Virtually Impossible” Without Human-Made Climate Change
Yahoo
Drought Cripples Colorado
Yale Climate Connectiions
A champion soccer team is taking on climate change, too
The Guardian
Reform UK chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
Delhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters in effort to cut toxic fumes
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Australia’s next summer isn’t guaranteed to be the hottest yet – but it’s looking likely | Milton Speer and Lance M Leslie
Australia’s next summer isn’t guaranteed to be the hottest yet – but it’s looking likely | Milton Speer and Lance M Leslie
Global News
Climate change behind European heatwave: scientists
Otago Daily Times
The brutal side of global warming — and some simple solutions
Florida bans local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals no democracy in Florida
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
AP
Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users’ location history
High court ruling gives a reprieve to states with grace periods for receiving mail ballots
DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with ‘Star Wars’ song, record says
CE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit
Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
Aspen Times
BLM pursues changes to oil and gas leasing in hopes of spurring new development, but environmental groups have concerns
AZ Family
How will Colorado River water cuts impact Arizona? Depends on where you live
How safe is your city’s water supply?
Big Pivots
A wrong turn at the renewable energy laboratory
Boston Globe
Climate change fueled the extreme heat in Europe. New England is next.
Business Insider
A developer says drying up farmland could help build California's largest AI data center NO ONE needs to eat if they data
Colorado Politics
Energy secretary says U.S. must grow capacity, lower price during Colorado visi
Colorado–Nebraska water clash heads to US Supreme Court as canal fight intensifies
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires across US West | OUT WEST ROUNDUP
Colorado Sun
Chief of new Wildland Fire Service confident in “unified response” to wildfire threat despite deaths of 3 firefighters
Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here’s how.
Wildfire smoke, ozone hammer Colorado air quality
Fire southwest of Pueblo explodes to 23,000 acres amid 100-mph wind gusts
Coyote Gulch
Report: Purpose-Driven #Climate Data Selection and Application Case Studies for Water Managers, Planners, and Modelers — Jeff Lukas and Julie Vano
Simpson first witness in state water trial: Testimony centers on overpumping fees and other options for groundwater irrigators under the Fourth Amended Plan of Water Management for Subdistrict 1 — AlamosaCitizen.com #SanLuisValley #RioGrande
U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on water battle between #Colorado and #Nebraska: #SouthPlatteRiver litigation comes as neighboring state pursues long-considered Perkins County Canal — The #Denver Post
Crain Daily Press
What the 2026 drought means for ranchers in Northwest Colorado
Denver Gazette
Douglas County enacts fire restrictions, bans personal fireworks
Freshwater News
Colorado’s glittering, lush resort towns are facing severe water shortages this summer
High Country News
People are betting on wildfires. Should they?
KJZZ
'A little bit of water can go a long way in the Colorado River Delta,' new report finds
KOAA
Colorado wildfires and water supply: What is the impact?
KTAR
Water Watch: Colorado River water cuts could cause food prices to go even higher
KUSA
Colorado's top negotiator says lower basin states are draining Colorado River reservoirs as deadline looms
LaPorte North Forty News
Voluntary Fishing Closure Implemented on Yampa River Near Steamboat Springs
LA Times
After bold pledge, EPA shelves microplastics testing in U.S. drinking water
MSN
How climate change is reshaping US biomes
Trump said ‘climate change is the greatest con ever’ and experts responded – in-depth analysis
Nature
Uncovering the unequal geography of climate change
Nebraska Public Mdia
Hilgers says Nebraska, Colorado water dispute could take years, but Perkins County Canal should progress
Newsweeek
Data Centers Proposed on Top of Largest Underground Water Reservoir in US 1. Guess Newsweek doesn't know the word aquifer and 2. THIS is what happens when you don't regulate groundwater.
NY Times
A hot and deadly start to wildfire season
Oil Industry Lawyers Fight a $50 Billion Climate Case in Oregon BMW Will Build a New Electric S.U.V. in South Carolina
Ontario and Quebec Face Heat Warnings as High Temperatures Spread Across Canada
Trump Administration Pays Duke Energy $129 Million to Halt Offshore Wind Farm
Phys.org
Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US
Extreme droughts in the rainforest reduce important feedback between soil and atmosphere, study finds
Industrial-era pollution and warming reshape Tibetan lake after 1,000 years of climate swings
Arabian Sea sediments reveal summer and winter monsoons shifted differently after last ice age
How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning
Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires
Houston power plant emerges as dominant source of cloud-forming aerosols
Could this be Australia's warmest winter ever?
By 2050, many Sydney apartments built to today's standards could be too hot for weeks at a time
The blueprint to reducing Lismore floods by up to 2 meters
Europe's deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record
What DC's algal bloom reveals about a growing water threat
The 20km ripple effect: How mines can trigger distant deforestation in Africa
Semafor
Chinese AC makers profit on Europe's heatwaves
Sky-Hi News
Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task
State Affairs
Arizona bets on Lower Basin cuts to avoid ‘draconian’ Colorado River plan
Summit Daily
Cause of Willow Fire near Leadville remains under investigation as smoke and flames spread
Wildfires are spreading quickly in Colorado's drought-stricken mountains as demand for firefighting resources tightens nationwide
Truthout
Study: Europe Heat Wave “Virtually Impossible” Without Human-Made Climate Change
Yahoo
Drought Cripples Colorado
Yale Climate Connectiions
A champion soccer team is taking on climate change, too
The Guardian
Reform UK chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
Delhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters in effort to cut toxic fumes
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Australia’s next summer isn’t guaranteed to be the hottest yet – but it’s looking likely | Milton Speer and Lance M Leslie
Australia’s next summer isn’t guaranteed to be the hottest yet – but it’s looking likely | Milton Speer and Lance M Leslie
Global News
Climate change behind European heatwave: scientists
Otago Daily Times
The brutal side of global warming — and some simple solutions
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Loretta Lohman
Jul 1, 2026, 8:05:04 PMJul 1
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Ars Technuica
US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs
AP
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods don't believe anything but political pap here
Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Colorado Sun NY Times
Colorado mountain towns must tighten taps, but water shortages could have been much worse
Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited
Ouray County residents can cast ballots online due to wildfire emergency
Common Dreams
Trump EPA Approves Its Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide highly persistent pesticide trifludimoxazin for use on wheat, oats, oranges, apples and almonds. The pesticide is a “forever chemical” — often called PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Governments Are Spending $1.1 Trillion Propping Up the Fossil Fuel Industry While Households Pay the Price
Coyote Gulch
Utah’s legal bid to kill Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument lives on; BLM looks to open #Utah land to motorheads; and Hoback water woes — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
Grist
Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory
Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy
HuffPost
Trump Admin Seeks To Revive Long-Discredited Wildfire Policy Amid Massive Blazes In The West
KDVR
100K+ acres destroyed as wildfires burn across Colorado
Nation Magazine
Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave
NYTimes
The Heat Wave Proves That We Need to Adapt to Climate Change
A Town in Quebec Is the First Governing Body to Adopt the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees
Phys.org
Cutting emissions more, removing carbon less could save 33,000 U.S. lives yearly
Scientists devise new method for tracing environmental PFAS contamination better
England breaks record for warmest June: Met Office
Portugal braces for high temperatures in new heat wave
Oppressive heat broils US during World Cup, July Fourth
Walkable, greener neighborhoods linked to better physical and mental health across the U.S.
Can AI plan for heat emergencies better than simple rules? It depends
Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions: Science shows their concerns are warranted
World's oceans break June heat record: EU monitor
Science Daily
Simple water trick slashes diesel engine pollution by over 60%
Semafor
Amazon’s rising carbon footprint ‘not a one-year story,’ CSO says
Rising fuel costs boost African EV sales
The Guardian
New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’
Toxic for 100 years: the UK golf course built on chemical waste
Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility
Country diary: A story of water pollution, told in seaweed
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter?
‘Is there a way out of this mess?’: Your questions answered on Europe’s week of hellish heat
ScottishPower owes me £1,000 in solar panel payments
When the right promotes heat-stress denial, ask yourself this: whose children’s lives is it willing to risk?
BBC
England's warmest June on record down to record-breaking heatwave
Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought
Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade
Three beaver kits born in Wyre Forest enclosure
Tears and celebrations as river 'wiggle' restored
How west London beavers are tackling flooding
US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs
AP
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods don't believe anything but political pap here
Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Colorado Sun NY Times
Colorado mountain towns must tighten taps, but water shortages could have been much worse
Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited
Ouray County residents can cast ballots online due to wildfire emergency
Common Dreams
Trump EPA Approves Its Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide highly persistent pesticide trifludimoxazin for use on wheat, oats, oranges, apples and almonds. The pesticide is a “forever chemical” — often called PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Governments Are Spending $1.1 Trillion Propping Up the Fossil Fuel Industry While Households Pay the Price
Coyote Gulch
Utah’s legal bid to kill Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument lives on; BLM looks to open #Utah land to motorheads; and Hoback water woes — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
Grist
Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory
Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy
HuffPost
Trump Admin Seeks To Revive Long-Discredited Wildfire Policy Amid Massive Blazes In The West
KDVR
100K+ acres destroyed as wildfires burn across Colorado
Nation Magazine
Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave
NYTimes
The Heat Wave Proves That We Need to Adapt to Climate Change
A Town in Quebec Is the First Governing Body to Adopt the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees
Phys.org
Cutting emissions more, removing carbon less could save 33,000 U.S. lives yearly
Scientists devise new method for tracing environmental PFAS contamination better
England breaks record for warmest June: Met Office
Portugal braces for high temperatures in new heat wave
Oppressive heat broils US during World Cup, July Fourth
Walkable, greener neighborhoods linked to better physical and mental health across the U.S.
Can AI plan for heat emergencies better than simple rules? It depends
Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions: Science shows their concerns are warranted
World's oceans break June heat record: EU monitor
Science Daily
Simple water trick slashes diesel engine pollution by over 60%
Semafor
Amazon’s rising carbon footprint ‘not a one-year story,’ CSO says
Rising fuel costs boost African EV sales
The Guardian
New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’
Toxic for 100 years: the UK golf course built on chemical waste
Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility
Country diary: A story of water pollution, told in seaweed
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter?
‘Is there a way out of this mess?’: Your questions answered on Europe’s week of hellish heat
ScottishPower owes me £1,000 in solar panel payments
When the right promotes heat-stress denial, ask yourself this: whose children’s lives is it willing to risk?
BBC
England's warmest June on record down to record-breaking heatwave
Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought
Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade
Three beaver kits born in Wyre Forest enclosure
Tears and celebrations as river 'wiggle' restored
How west London beavers are tackling flooding
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Loretta Lohman
Jul 2, 2026, 7:42:08 PMJul 2
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AP
Fire shelters are a key defense for firefighters. But they don’t guarantee survival
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Wildfires scorch southern France as heat and drought fuel blazes
Arizonal Daily Sun
Desalinated Pacific Ocean water won’t be cheap but Arizona is scrambling to offset Colorado River cuts
Ars Technica
Editorial: It's time to step up and have your say for science
AZ Family
City of Phoenix joins water-sharing program as Colorado River cuts loom
Atlantic Magaine all live links
How America Gave Up on Its Own History
Trump’s Anti-Patriotic Trap
The Other Case for Birthright Citizenship
Pete Buttigieg’s Ordeal Is a Frightening New Form of Political Harassment
The Capital Is a Mess
Boston Globe
How many deaths will it take for France to change its mind about air conditioning?
CBS News
Colorado's popular "Garden In A Box" program returns with late-summer restock as drought fuels demand
Circle of Blue
Native American tribes came together to secure their rights to Colorado River water. 4 states are stalling the deal
Colorado Sun
Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? With wildfires and drought, you need to check before you go.
The Cool Down
Colorado River is drying up at its source as alfalfa, golf, and growth strain the Southwest
Coyote Gulch
Western Slope lawmakers take #ColoradoRiver managers to task: Missed deadlines, threat of litigation, conservation program prompt questions — Heather Sackett (AspenJounalism.org) #COriver #aridification
#Drought news July 2, 2026: Pockets of worsening drought were observed in the Four Corners States, including a notable expansion of extreme drought (D3) across the northern half of #NewMexico
#Colorado’s glittering, lush resort towns are facing severe water shortages this summer — Jerd Smith (Fresh Water News) #drought #runoff
Shoshone flows: A treasured heirloom for the Western Slope — The #GrandJunction Daily Sentinel #ColordoRiver #COriver #aridification
CPG Click Oild and Gas
Lake Mead, a crucial water source for parts of the United States, faces critical conditions by 2026 with mandatory cuts, declining volume, and increased pressure on the
Denver Gazette
Colorado wildfire roundup: Aspen Acres blaze increases to 28,314 acres; at least 100 structures damaged
E&E News
The weather in 1776? Mild with no chance of climate change.
Vote canceled on New Jersey climate superfund bill, to progressives’ dismay
Grist
People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows
The Hill
US moves to eliminate longtime radiation safety principle for nuclear power these folks care NOTHING about the well being of any ordinary citizen, just the richehst
HPPR
An AI data center project for western Kansas might use less water than irrigation farming
KDVR
Extreme fire behavior expected as Aspen Acres Fire continues to spread
KOAA News 5
Low water levels force closure of the west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park
LA Times
Boyle Heights blaze choked L.A. with astronomical soot pollution
After Trump axed federal employees running climate site, thousands crowdfund its comeback
MS Now
Bill Nye talks heatwaves and climate change concerns under Trump admin: 'It is very, very serious'
Nation Magazine
This Heat is Fatal. We Need to Talk About it.
Fire shelters are a key defense for firefighters. But they don’t guarantee survival
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Wildfires scorch southern France as heat and drought fuel blazes
Arizonal Daily Sun
Desalinated Pacific Ocean water won’t be cheap but Arizona is scrambling to offset Colorado River cuts
Ars Technica
Editorial: It's time to step up and have your say for science
AZ Family
City of Phoenix joins water-sharing program as Colorado River cuts loom
Atlantic Magaine all live links
How America Gave Up on Its Own History
Trump’s Anti-Patriotic Trap
The Other Case for Birthright Citizenship
Pete Buttigieg’s Ordeal Is a Frightening New Form of Political Harassment
The Capital Is a Mess
Boston Globe
How many deaths will it take for France to change its mind about air conditioning?
CBS News
Colorado's popular "Garden In A Box" program returns with late-summer restock as drought fuels demand
Circle of Blue
Native American tribes came together to secure their rights to Colorado River water. 4 states are stalling the deal
Colorado Sun
Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? With wildfires and drought, you need to check before you go.
The Cool Down
Colorado River is drying up at its source as alfalfa, golf, and growth strain the Southwest
Coyote Gulch
Western Slope lawmakers take #ColoradoRiver managers to task: Missed deadlines, threat of litigation, conservation program prompt questions — Heather Sackett (AspenJounalism.org) #COriver #aridification
#Drought news July 2, 2026: Pockets of worsening drought were observed in the Four Corners States, including a notable expansion of extreme drought (D3) across the northern half of #NewMexico
#Colorado’s glittering, lush resort towns are facing severe water shortages this summer — Jerd Smith (Fresh Water News) #drought #runoff
Shoshone flows: A treasured heirloom for the Western Slope — The #GrandJunction Daily Sentinel #ColordoRiver #COriver #aridification
CPG Click Oild and Gas
Lake Mead, a crucial water source for parts of the United States, faces critical conditions by 2026 with mandatory cuts, declining volume, and increased pressure on the
Denver Gazette
Colorado wildfire roundup: Aspen Acres blaze increases to 28,314 acres; at least 100 structures damaged
E&E News
The weather in 1776? Mild with no chance of climate change.
Vote canceled on New Jersey climate superfund bill, to progressives’ dismay
Grist
People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows
The Hill
US moves to eliminate longtime radiation safety principle for nuclear power these folks care NOTHING about the well being of any ordinary citizen, just the richehst
HPPR
An AI data center project for western Kansas might use less water than irrigation farming
KDVR
Extreme fire behavior expected as Aspen Acres Fire continues to spread
KOAA News 5
Low water levels force closure of the west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park
LA Times
Boyle Heights blaze choked L.A. with astronomical soot pollution
After Trump axed federal employees running climate site, thousands crowdfund its comeback
MS Now
Bill Nye talks heatwaves and climate change concerns under Trump admin: 'It is very, very serious'
Nation Magazine
This Heat is Fatal. We Need to Talk About it.
This Summer’s Heat Is Only the Beginning
How America Became the Progenitor of Environmentalism
NPR
The days are hot, but so are the nights. That's a problem, experts say
New Republic
This Is the Week for Democrats to Start Saying "Climate Change" Again
NY Tines
Opinion | The Heat Wave Proves That We Need to Adapt to Climate Change
This is your brain on extreme heat
See How Europe’s Heat Waves Melted the Alps’ Glaciers
Outdoor Life
After Years of Fighting the Law, Colorado's Stream-Access Renegade Says It's Time for the Public to 'Just Go Fishing'
Phys.org
Prescribed burns may generate over 20% of fine particle pollution in southeastern US
Scientists uncover why Antarctica became engulfed by ice millions of years before the Arctic
We can't air-condition our way out of a hotter future, says expert
El Niño is shaping up for a hot summer—could recycled water be part of the solution?
These glaciers are becoming critical climate havens as America's iconic mountain glaciers and their water diminish
Austin neighborhood tap water tests uncover lead and arsenic in homes
Hot spell roasts eastern US as holiday weekend approaches
Mission documents ecosystem interactions of radioactive waste dumped in the Atlantic between 1950 and 1990
Climate change may prop up urban plant growth in the face of development—provided cities build slowly enough
Beyond the dust: Families describe daily health challenges near the Salton Sea
Reuters
Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep
US considers proposal to cut Colorado River water use, Arizona says
Rocky Mountain Voice
Colorado ignored the warning: Now the aspens are disappearing
Steamboat Pilot
Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable releases interactive ‘StoryMap’ to promote water education
Trading View
US considers proposal to cut Colorado River water use, Arizona says
Truthout
New Mexico ICE Jail Has to Truck Water Into Town That Declared a Water Emergency
Judge Orders USDA to Restore $127 Million in Federal Grants to Farmer
Washington Post
D.C. is about to be hotter than 99 percent of the world
Wired
How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV
Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse
Hot spell roasts eastern US as holiday weekend approaches
The Guardian
As seas rise, American history could be washed away IF TRUMP DOESN'T DO IT FIRST
Forecasters warn of record-breaking US summer heat amid intense El Niño
‘I don’t just watch climate change happening’: the young Swedes being paid to make a difference
Donald Trump is the accidental hero of a real-life feelgood climate tale even as a creeping horror story plays alongside
EU-approved pesticide found to have potential effects on brain development
Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds
Scientists fear seabird die-off as El Niño looms: ‘We don’t know how bad this will get’
Weatherwatch: Cleaner clouds may slow rate of global heating
BBC
Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US
Alarm after herring gulls found covered in oil
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Arizona Republic
How climate change is driving Arizona's Pocket Fire and other blazes
AP
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structure
Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous cultures
Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations
Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says
Possible super typhoon threatens US Pacific territories still recovering from last storm
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore
How climate change is driving Arizona's Pocket Fire and other blazes
AP
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structure
Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous cultures
Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations
Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says
Possible super typhoon threatens US Pacific territories still recovering from last storm
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore
Eastern heat threatens
World Cup players and fans
Aspen Times
More than 1,700 personnel are battling 5 major fires in Colorado as hot, dry weather continues into holiday weekend
Climate Central
July 4th: The Hottest Month Is Getting Hotter After 250 Years of Climate Change
Colorado Newsline
Native American tribes came together to secure water rights. Four states are stalling the deal.
Colorado Sun
Aspen Acres fire surpasses 66,000 acres as hot, dry conditions remain in Colorado forecast
What’s the best way to keep zebra mussels from spreading in Colorado this Fourth of July? Clean your gear, experts say.
Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks shows amid strict Colorado prohibitions on outdoor flames
Do data centers make nearby neighborhoods hotter? YES Just ask Globeville
Complete Colorado
Colorado’s declining aspens add to West’s water woes
Coyote Gulch
#Climate, conflagrations, and calamities: Plus: A little meditation on the water-energy-ag nexus — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
Video: Conference on the #ColoradoRiver, “Climate & Hydrology” Day 1 — Brad Udall and Katrina Grants (Getches-Wilkinson Center) #COriver #aridification
Denver Gazette
Mandatory evacuations expand overnight as Aspen Acres fire grows to nearly 67,000 acres
jfleck at inkstain
Cracks in the Upper Colorado River Basin wall
Foothills Focus
Arizona scrambling to offset Colorado River cuts with ocean water
Kiowa County Press
Exceptional drought grips Colorado's central mountains and Western Slope
KDVR
Aspen Acres Fire forces new evacuations, grows to nearly 67,000 acres
KJZZ
Colorado River Indian Tribes shares and learn at summit on Indigenous water protections
Phoenix approves water share program to help Arizona weather Colorado River shortages
KTNV
'The Great Depletion' documentary from two Las Vegas locals spotlights Colorado River crisis
LaPorte North Forty News
Protect Yourself as Smoke and Ozone Impact Northern Colorado
LA Times
California is bringing back EV rebates. This is how to get one AND all the solar and EV batteries help prevent blackouts
Aspen Times
More than 1,700 personnel are battling 5 major fires in Colorado as hot, dry weather continues into holiday weekend
Climate Central
July 4th: The Hottest Month Is Getting Hotter After 250 Years of Climate Change
Colorado Newsline
Native American tribes came together to secure water rights. Four states are stalling the deal.
Colorado Sun
Aspen Acres fire surpasses 66,000 acres as hot, dry conditions remain in Colorado forecast
What’s the best way to keep zebra mussels from spreading in Colorado this Fourth of July? Clean your gear, experts say.
Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks shows amid strict Colorado prohibitions on outdoor flames
Do data centers make nearby neighborhoods hotter? YES Just ask Globeville
Complete Colorado
Colorado’s declining aspens add to West’s water woes
Coyote Gulch
#Climate, conflagrations, and calamities: Plus: A little meditation on the water-energy-ag nexus — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
Video: Conference on the #ColoradoRiver, “Climate & Hydrology” Day 1 — Brad Udall and Katrina Grants (Getches-Wilkinson Center) #COriver #aridification
Denver Gazette
Mandatory evacuations expand overnight as Aspen Acres fire grows to nearly 67,000 acres
jfleck at inkstain
Cracks in the Upper Colorado River Basin wall
Foothills Focus
Arizona scrambling to offset Colorado River cuts with ocean water
Kiowa County Press
Exceptional drought grips Colorado's central mountains and Western Slope
KDVR
Aspen Acres Fire forces new evacuations, grows to nearly 67,000 acres
KJZZ
Colorado River Indian Tribes shares and learn at summit on Indigenous water protections
Phoenix approves water share program to help Arizona weather Colorado River shortages
KTNV
'The Great Depletion' documentary from two Las Vegas locals spotlights Colorado River crisis
LaPorte North Forty News
Protect Yourself as Smoke and Ozone Impact Northern Colorado
LA Times
California is bringing back EV rebates. This is how to get one AND all the solar and EV batteries help prevent blackouts
NY Times
Burger vs. Bratwurst: A Climate Guide to Your July 4 Cookout emissions from 1 burger = 55 brats or 8 chicken sandwichess
As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb
E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue And why the most patriotic approach to the Reflecting Pool may be to let the algae take over.
Without Climate Change, U.S. Heat Wave Called ‘Virtually Impossible’
Blistering Heat Puts Damper on Some Fourth of July Events
NYC Hits 100 Degrees, Its Hottest Day in Nearly 14 Years
PBS
Aspen Acres wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Phys.org
A benchmark for how different disturbances influence the loss and recovery of carbon and CO₂ in tropical forests
Antarctic ozone loss drove unexpected Southern Ocean cooling, climate model shows
Sea turtles diving through the eye of the storm help develop better cyclone forecasts
Climate change will raise the risk of severe heat waves: New Zealand homes aren't ready
France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave
Modest meat and dairy cuts could help Scotland lower emissions and keep diets affordable
Wildfires rage in southern France, 3,000 people evacuated
Science Daily
Climate scientist who “proved” humanity is warming Earth says government report got it wrong
Semafor
States scramble to build energy reserves after Iran war
Canada hopes to become an ‘energy superpower’
US heat wave strains grid
Summit Daily News
Willow Fire officials work on protecting structures near Turquoise Lake as fire grows Thursday amid 0% containment
Wired
3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t
CBC
This pipeline will 'fuel more climate change': Guilbeault
The Guardian
US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials
Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave
‘Scavenger’ dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists
Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe
International Business Times
Trump Scores Court Win to Keep Slavery and Climate Change Exhibits Out of US National Parks
BBC
Scientist dubbed The Bogfather is restoring peatland to fight climate change
Record-breaking temps in US as 4th July holiday begins
France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Border Telegraph
Scottish Borders Council approves new four-year Climate Change Plan
Peebleshire News
Drummond Begg column: Climate change, River Tweed and community payback
Burger vs. Bratwurst: A Climate Guide to Your July 4 Cookout emissions from 1 burger = 55 brats or 8 chicken sandwichess
As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb
E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue And why the most patriotic approach to the Reflecting Pool may be to let the algae take over.
Without Climate Change, U.S. Heat Wave Called ‘Virtually Impossible’
Blistering Heat Puts Damper on Some Fourth of July Events
NYC Hits 100 Degrees, Its Hottest Day in Nearly 14 Years
PBS
Aspen Acres wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Phys.org
A benchmark for how different disturbances influence the loss and recovery of carbon and CO₂ in tropical forests
Antarctic ozone loss drove unexpected Southern Ocean cooling, climate model shows
Sea turtles diving through the eye of the storm help develop better cyclone forecasts
Climate change will raise the risk of severe heat waves: New Zealand homes aren't ready
France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave
Modest meat and dairy cuts could help Scotland lower emissions and keep diets affordable
Wildfires rage in southern France, 3,000 people evacuated
Science Daily
Climate scientist who “proved” humanity is warming Earth says government report got it wrong
Semafor
States scramble to build energy reserves after Iran war
Canada hopes to become an ‘energy superpower’
US heat wave strains grid
Summit Daily News
Willow Fire officials work on protecting structures near Turquoise Lake as fire grows Thursday amid 0% containment
Wired
3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t
CBC
This pipeline will 'fuel more climate change': Guilbeault
The Guardian
US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials
Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave
‘Scavenger’ dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists
Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe
International Business Times
Trump Scores Court Win to Keep Slavery and Climate Change Exhibits Out of US National Parks
BBC
Scientist dubbed The Bogfather is restoring peatland to fight climate change
Record-breaking temps in US as 4th July holiday begins
France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Border Telegraph
Scottish Borders Council approves new four-year Climate Change Plan
Peebleshire News
Drummond Begg column: Climate change, River Tweed and community payback
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