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The paper is here

I'll note that we're on track for something like 3°C of temperature rise by 2100

Title & subtitle come from the [article version of this newsletter]https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/climate/trum-climate-change-policy.html); linking the newsletter version which is otherwise identical because it's not paywalled.

Given the sudden and stark reversal, this feels like somebody paid a bribe

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• The U.S., the largest importer of wildlife products in the world, brings in nearly 10,000 species of plants and animals into the country legally, some of which have a high potential to become invasive species.
• A recent study assessed these imported species and identified 32 as having the highest risk for becoming invasive, posing threats to local ecosystems and to human health.
• These include venomous reptiles like puff adders and spitting cobras, and freshwater fish; similar species that have already established themselves as invasives have wrought havoc on native wildlife and caused widespread economic harm.
• The researchers say their findings can help authorities regulate the imports of such high-risk species and add them to watchlists to prevent them from becoming invasives.

Oil and gas companies are seeking legal shelter as Texas comes closer to using waste brine once considered too toxic for anything other than fracking to replenish Texas’ water shortages.

Legislation filed by state Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, could give them, transportation companies and landowners such protection.

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Americans: I recommend calling your congressmember today and asking that they vote against the current budget bill. The Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121