PLANET IN PERIL

the guardian TransCanada launches two challenges as it argues president violated Nafta, saying it is seeking to recover $15bn spent in push for pipeline’s approval. More here.

Question More California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency over a large Southern California gas leak in Los Angeles County, which has led to months of protests and the displacement of thousands of families .  More here. Watch a video of the blowout here.

CommonDreams Friends of the Earth calls for agency to suspend bee-toxic pesticides. More here.

Climate Central Cyclical changes in the Pacific Ocean have thrown earth’s surface into what may be an unprecedented warming spurt , following a global warming slowdown that lasted about 15 years. More here.

San Jose Mercury News After a year of hype and hope, El Niño's punch is finally arriving in California, bringing a series of storms to soak the Bay Area and most of the rest of the drought-stricken state through this week and probably into next. More here.

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