The Art of Turning a Sow’s Ear Into a Silk Purse. Remember the pre-Sept. 11th pattern of rape and pillage of the environment by Shrub administration policy decisions? Not surprisingly, the administration is still as anti-environment, but this New York Times piece suggests they’re more aware of the PR impact of their stance. Expect full steam ahead by the spin doctors. The essay also suggests that environmental concerns are too big for corporations to ignore. I doubt it, especially during a recession when such niceties are the first expenses trimmed. Unless there are financial incentives to minimize environmental impact, forget it.