calling Tony Soprano

While most of the known world is freaking out over global warming (can we call it that anymore?), a sneakier assault on the planet’s fragile ecosystems is happening right under our noses. What once was a simple matter of a few hillbillies dumping their garbage on the side of the road has now morphed into a demonic plot to dispose of toxic trash. Some of it nuclear.

This from the BBC– “A shipwreck apparently containing toxic waste is being investigated by authorities in Italy amid claims that it was deliberately sunk by the mafia. An informant from the Calabrian mafia said the ship was one of a number he blew up as part of an illegal operation to bypass laws on toxic waste disposal.”

And to make it add a touch of zest to the dish: “For years there have been rumours that the mafia was sinking ships with nuclear and other waste on board, as part of a money-making racket.”

Perhaps recycling hasn’t caught on in Italy yet……..

posted by Mudd