This Memorial Day weekend, impress your fellow beach-goers and BBQers with your  knowledge of all things green.

1. Climate change in US cities: it’s gonna be killer (in the literal sense).  (Treehugger)
2. On the other hand, this once-rare butterfly is thriving, thanks to the warming planet.  (Scientific American)
3. In Japan, a “fugitive” penguin is back in captivity nearly three months after its escape.  (Guardian)
4. Are we at risk for another Dust Bowl? (Care2)
5. Los Angeles is now the largest American city to ban plastic bags.  (YaleE360)

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