Sometimes when a pipeline company or a developer plans to wipe out a wetland, it will propose “mitigation" measures. The mitigation may involve creating a new wetland in a nearby area, for example, flooding a field and planting semi-aquatic plants.
It turns out that President Trump, whom I never figured was much of an environmentalist, understands mitigation. He was elected on a promise to “drain the swamp.” He is now creating his very own swamp. His proposed Secretary of Education is a complete incompetent. His proposed EPA head is determined to increase pollution. His proposed Health and Welfare Secretary benefited from drug company legislation he supported. His Secretary of State, now approved, benefited from deals with Russia.
This swamp is so big, so extensive, so filled with muck, that it rivals the Everglades.
Note: I am scheduled for a hip replacement operation tomorrow morning at 5 a.m. That means this blog will be going dark for a few days, provided all goes well. (I love that phrase, “going dark.”) I have no idea how long I will be in the hospital; usually it is about three days, unless there are (and I hate this word) complications.
Wishing you good luck on your surgery! Heal fast!
ReplyDeleteI've been saying that the swamp has relocated to Washington.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes on your surgery. A good friend of mine has had both hips and just had his second hip done last week. All of his surgeries have gone well. No reason why yours shouldn't.