Frack the world

In preparation for the implementation of anticipated regulations over domestic hydrofracking, U.S. companies are preparing to share their joyful technique with an energy-hungry world. See this Slate article.

My guess is that they'll make some tidy profits here first, using their army of lobbyists to stall regulatory legislation long enough to extract monstrous profits, while doing extensive environmental damage.

Thanks, Tess, for the link.