Polar Bears and Politics

According to the USFWS, the U.S. and Russia are currently strengthening ties to protect the polar bears and native people we have in common. 

Photo courtesy of the USFWS

At the same time, though, our president is giving Shell the go-ahead to start drilling in the Chukchi Sea before its unique oil spill containment barge is ready. 

Hmmm ...

I'm sure the bears will appreciate that. Heck, the Chukotka people too.

Peculiar politics, it seems, but what else is new?

Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2012/08/30/2605296/shell-gets-ok-to-start-drill-preparations.html#storylink=cpy