another positive oil spill link

People are figuring it out!

Check out the DIY mapping of the oil spill on the coastline since mainstream media won't cover it or release the photos we really want to see: "How bad is it?"

http://grassrootsmapping.org/

Doing what we can...

Oil Spill timeline

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/05/01/us/20100501-oil-spill-tracker.html?ref=us

hey folks, I don't have much time to write now but I thought I would share this link I found.

It shows the progression and spread of the oil spill in the Gulf.

A positive note is that Kevin Costner (yes the actor) actually has created a centrifuge-type of machine that takes the contaminated water and spins out the oil. I think I read it is 98% effective in removing oil from seawater. And BP has actually already bought 32 of these machines to use in the Gulf spill! THINGS CAN CHANGE!

This is a huge deal, as we all know. I am trying to focus on the possibility of a positive outcome from this disaster. Maybe the world/the US will finally, FINALLY seriously look at ending big oil's reign of terror on this planet.

Pray.

Hope.

but most importantly,

Love.

Choices

Let's face it - life is overwhelming. In the age of the internet and modern technology, we are being bombarded with more information than ever. A lot of it is contradictory, some of it is just bad, but there's good stuff out there too. This is certainly true for the quickly emerging world of sustainability. Should I choose bamboo floors because they're a rapidly renewable resource, or something else that's harvested and manufactured locally? How worried should I be about global warming? Which one of the fifteen new "green" cleaning products on the shelf is best? Believe it or not, there is no perfect answer to these questions or the countless others that fill our heads each day. More and more people want to live sustainably, but without a clear solution it's easy to understand why we tend to choose to do nothing rather than make positive changes. This is a big problem. In my opinion, the only way humans can get back to a healthy relationship with the planet (and themselves) is through behavior change. But before change can occur, we have to become more aware of the issues so we can make the best decisions for ourselves.

Taking on one more thing in your already busy schedule may seem intimidating, but don't let it be. It's only as hard as you make it seem. You can start by thinking about what's important to you and doing some research - any amount of self-education will help you make informed choices! Then, set a goal and move towards it. Don't feel like you have to do it all at once either. For example, waste reduction is really important to me. I'm an avid recycler and I've become accustomed to bringing my reusable bags to stores. Now I'm ready to do more. I've started buying some food items in bulk to reduce packaging waste, and I'm about to implement a composting system at home. It may take a little bit of time before these steps become routine, but I don't expect them to take away from my quality of life. In fact, it will improve it! Buying in bulk saves money, and composting will give me good soil for my garden. Seems like a win-win for me - but not until I make the change.

What choices will you make to bring you closer to your goals?

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Farm To Table

I am slightly obsessed with these tasty snacks I was recently introduced to.



Just now as I was gobbling up some, I noticed on the back of the packaging they have a website called Farm to Table.

I just checked it out and I thought I'd pass on the website to you. It has healthy recipes, tips on how to save energy and be green, and a farmers market locator. I love it!

Oil Spill Update.

The spill is now taking up almost 26% of the Gulf of Mexico, and it is now estimated that 19,000 barrels [798,000 gallons] of oil is leaking every day.

Here is a link to CNN's blog with the most recent updates. Also, a video explaining why the oil is still leaking.