Filthy Fossil Fuels

An 'Associated Press' investigation revealed on April 15, 2015...

"A oil spill in Gulf of Mexico is far worse than previously reported"

Still Leaking For Over A Decade !


04/17/2015
"Man ruptures gas line at California police gun range causing massive blast"

04/19/2015
"Colorado facility went up in flames after a fracking tanker was hit by lightning"

COMMENTARY
I realize there's very little that can be done by average citizens nor by blogging about this. I know I'm sounding like a broken record bringing this up over and over again. Still I can't help expressing my disgust with those responsible for promoting the continued use of fossil fuels. Especially in situations where it can be avoided via the use of solar panels (electric or passive) and turbines. This may not solve all our energy needs but it surely would reduce the amount of consumption and the resulting pollution from harvesting, transporting then burning them.

Let's also keep in mind how polluted the Pacific Ocean has become (and still is becoming) after the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. These are not just screwing up our oceans but also the dry lands where we farm and build our homes. Here we are fracking using huge quantities of water while fewer precious amounts are becoming available. Some possibly over earthquake prone areas,

I'm not certain how much more the grounds (and waters) beneath our feet, the oceans & air can withstand. One thing I am certain. If we continue in this same direction the rallying cry of "drill baby drill" in a few years will become "kill baby kill"... and not just for the fish.

What Can We do?
* Those that can afford the alternative electric cars & devices should buy them.
* Government should be offering incentives to new homes being built.
* Media needs to get on board in a big way and do it's job such as the 'AP' & 'National Geographic' has done.
* People need to vote out politicians who ignore the handwriting on the wall. We need greater oversight. Not less.



Video Courtesy 04/15/2015: 'National Geographic'
"Is Gulf Oil Spill's Damage Over or Still Unfolding?"