The Bureau of Land Management reversed its decision last month that had stopped new solar developments on public land for two years years.

Instead, the BLM has decided to process applications simultaneous with environmental consultations. The reversal was caused by pressure from Congress (for example, Rep. Mark Udall of Colorado), public opinion, and the solar industry, which is at a critical point in its development.

– Kari M.

Global warming threatens our White Christmases with winter heatwaves. And our Halloweens with poor pumpkin crops. And our Arbor Days with record wildfires. And our immoral myopia threatens Father’s Day. At this rate, the only holiday left will be the gas tax holiday — for oil companies!

But I digress. Last year, Independence Day fireworks fizzled out for many thanks to ever worsening droughts. And the droughts have done it again this year:

Rockets’ red glare to dim this Fourth of July
Dry conditions, booming costs lead many cities to drop or ban fireworks

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