"As soon as that fatal flow stops and we begin to collect the bodies of the dead wildlife and fish, when we attempt to clean up this disaster, we will have to reflect on our own spirits and our addiction to oil. Why, when we know how much damage our dependence on petroleum causes our earth, do we not concentrate more creativity on developing other means of energy? Why, when we realize that the rapid urbanization of China and India will be an increased strain on our global resources, are we not figuring out ways to drastically reduce our reliance on fossil fuels? Crying out 'Drill, baby, drill' in this phase of our history feels to me like begging 'More cigarettes, please!' while dying of lung cancer."
Monday, June 07, 2010
Carol Howard Merritt: How the Oil Spill Is Hurting America's Soul
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