Firework displays are gawd-awful for the environment, causing (among other offenses) massive increase in the levels of perchlorate found in bodies of water. Articles here and here suggest that research is being done to make greener fireworks, but the articles are scare in details. Color me skeptical.

Chevron has been ordered by a California state judge to ixnay plans for expansion of their oil refinery operations in Richmond.

Sarah Palin (R - Exxon) is resigning as governor of Alaska. Climate change denier, friend to big oil (I know, redundant), but ultimately not much more than a political footnote.

With approximately 700 bird species, 50 reptiles types and several hundred fish species, the Pantanal in Brazil is one of earth's largest continuous wetlands. It is also facing serious threats from  environmental malfeasance.

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