By admin, on July 7th, 2010%
 CW Stars Helping in the Coast - Zap2it I have heard many references to the younger generation and their willingness to volunteer. America’s teens possess unbridled passion and energy. In addition they can utilize technology in a far more effective way than their parents’ generation.
So I did a little digging, and here is what I found. According to a 2005 survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Corporation for National and Community Service, 55% of young people ages 12-18 volunteer their time for a cause. That is almost double the adult volunteer rate of only 29%. This is a preview of Teens and CW Stars Helping in the Gulf Coast Oil Spill . Read the full post (537 words, 2 images, estimated 2:09 mins reading time)
By admin, on July 7th, 2010%
 American People Save Gulf Coast Sea Turtles Power to the people!
Environmental groups have scored a major victory for the American people and have helped to save the endangered sea turtle population of the Gulf Coast for future generations.
Due to a lawsuit filed by various environmental groups, BP has been forced to stop burning sea turtles alive. BP had previously been using controlled burning to clean up the oil spill in the gulf coast, and in the process deliberately burned trapped, living sea turtles.
By admin, on June 24th, 2010%
This is part of an ongoing series of posts that highlight Gulf Coast Charities working with the victims of the BP oil spill.
 American Bird Conservancy-Gulf Coast Charities Over 100 years ago, Theodore Roosevelt created his second Federal Bird Reservation, which eventually became the Breton National Wildlife Refuge.
Roosevelt was an active outdoorsman and he wanted to preserve our natural resources for future generations. When his successor, William Taft, allowed federal lands to be leased to private oil companies, the former President Roosevelt was so outraged that he formed a third party to challenge Taft in the next election.
By admin, on June 24th, 2010%
 Soldiers in the War On Oil As the old saying goes, be careful what you ask for.
In response to the Gulf Coast oil spill, our government has reacted as a true political body. They have created a new layer of bureaucrats in charge of regulating the exploitation of our nation’s natural resources while maintaining a safe environment for our citizens.
According to the New York Times, this agency will be like a phoenix, rising out of the ashes of the old Minerals Management Service. In fact, the old single department will be replaced by three more departments. Now that’s getting your tax dollars’ worth!
By admin, on June 23rd, 2010%
 Raining Oil in the Gulf The internet is all afoot with rumors of oily rain in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida.
The Huffington Post couldn’t resist posting about it. Twitter and Facebook are all abuzz.
So what’s the hype?
This is the story:
A video has surfaced where residents of inner Louisiana filmed it raining in their home town. The rain had some visible features similar to BP’s oil spill in the Gulf. And that was enough to go viral.
By admin, on June 23rd, 2010%
Read the latest Update: BP Forced to Stop Hurting Sea Turtles
This story makes my stomach turn.
I would love to ignore it, but it is too gruesome to let go. BP seems to be allowing the burning of living, endangered sea turtles. In the never-ending pursuit of profit and corner-cutting, BP realizes that it will face a steep penalty for killing so many endangered sea turtles. $25,000 per violation according to some sources. So how do you save yourself from facing those steep penalties? Destroy the evidence.
By admin, on June 21st, 2010%
I know all of you have seen the horrific pictures of dead and dying animals on our Gulf Coast in the wake of the BP oil spill. Because of the deluge of media coverage I have not posted many pictures of wildlife on this blog.
But this article raises an issue that I find utterly reprehensible. According to a contractor for BP, the oil company has told them that they do not want any pictures of dead wildlife being sent out to the public. I am inclined to believe him, since we know that BP has placed a gag order on all of the cleanup crews that they have employed to clean up the spill. This is a preview of Dying, dead marine wildlife paint dark, morbid picture of Gulf Coast following oil spill . Read the full post (441 words, 2 images, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)
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