Supreme Court decision puts environmental protection at risk

Alaska’s glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, with potentially irreversible effects: study

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‘Dangerously hot’ conditions likely to hit these parts of the US on July 4th

The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that “persistent and dangerously hot conditions” will continue for much of this week, particularly in the southern and southwestern parts of the country.

What we’re reading

News highlights from other media on energy issues, the environment, and other topics:

• Mexico City residents facing a water crisis resort to extreme measures (ABC News)

   

• New Global Tensions: Binding China Fighting Climate Change (Axios)

   

• new york High chance of missing out 70% renewable energy target (POLITICO)

Others read 

Two big stories currently on The Hill:

Jill Biden faces critical crossroads as presidency lurches

Though she’s been first lady for more than three years, her shockingly shaky performance during Biden’s presidential debate and subsequent calls for her resignation have suddenly thrust Jill Biden and her potential power into the spotlight like never before. read more

New York Democrats to introduce amendment to overturn Supreme Court immunity ruling

Rep. Joe Morrell (D-N.Y.) said Monday he will introduce a constitutional amendment that would overturn a Supreme Court ruling that largely exempts former presidents from criminal prosecution for acts committed while in office. read more

The Hill’s opinion 

Energy and environment op-ed submitted to The Hill: