Iraqi Marshes now 60% restored

Once upon a time environmentalists were sadly suggesting that the Iraqi wetlands, deliberately destroyed by Saddam Hussein, would ever come back.

Big Lizard reports that they are quickly re-flourishing after the ouster of Hussein, although, as Sachi points out, the good news is – as usual – delivered with a “but” because good news and Iraq are not actually allowed to be reported without the “but.”

Still, the news is heartening and I have covered it before. It is another legacy of President Bush’s that gets no note. Fortunately, I don’t think he does the things he does because he wants to be loved.

Related: Saddam, Bush and Eden, again.