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My class and I have spoken a lot about the oil spill, and things we can do to help. I am toying with the idea of going down south for a week or so this summer to help if I can. Here's some information on how to help out the situation, courtesy of HealthyBitchDaily.
Ten Bucks For Our Wildlife
What You Can Do to Help the National Wildlife Federation and Other Organizations Save Our Wildlife Amid the BP Oil Spill
As the biggest environmental catastrophe in U.S. history continues to spill 60,000 barrels of oil into the ocean each day, the big question remains: When’s it gonna stop? Scientists are working around the clock to come up with solutions, and BP just signed a deal with Kevin Costner’s company, Ocean Therapy Solutions, for 32 units of the “dream machine” that is capable of separating water from oil. The verdict is, nevertheless, still out.
In the midst of the irreparable damage this has done to our oceans and the thousands of people who have lost their livelihood, our marine life off the Gulf of Mexico is in a serious struggle for survival.
Coastal Louisiana’s wetlands account for 40-percent of wetlands in the U.S., while more than 400 fish and wildlife species rely on this habitat for food, shelter and breeding. (Species, not fish) Vast amounts of methane trapped in crude oil are creating “dead zones” that are depleting oxygen and suffocating sea animals. Marshes that are home to sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins and birds are being set aflame, AKA “the burn box,” to prevent oil lying on the surface from making it to the shore. And gulls, pelicans and other birds that land on the water are experiencing deadly hypothermia as the oil destroys the insulating quality of their feathers.
But, we have a choice here: Remain helpless and continue to point fingers at BP, let Obama decide who to chew out or ... Do something.
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is on the frontlines doing just that, and they need a little helping hand.
Here are a few things you can do to help:
Volunteer. NWF, its five Gulf state affiliates and local and national non-profits are putting together Gulf Coast Surveillance Teams to support wildlife rescue and rehab efforts, restore damaged coastal ecosystems and track and report on the damage. If you are skilled in wildlife observation, or knowledgeable about the Gulf Coast, its waters, or any of the species of birds, fishes, turtles or marine mammals that are at risk, click here to answer a few questions and sign up.
If you lack the experience or knowledge but still want to help, you can sign up for the Coalition’s Volunteer Gulf Response effort. They need volunteers for everything from rescue and caring for injured wildlife to shoreline clean-up to food preparation and distribution.
Emerald CoastKeeper and Greenpeace U.S.A. are also looking for volunteer crews to help with clean-up efforts.
Donate. We get it, times are tough. But think about it: Skip one glass of wine at dinner and you’ll be helping save an animal from the oil catastrophe. You can donate in any increment here or text “WILDLIFE” to 20222 and donate $10 to support Gulf wildlife. (Participating carriers include AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, Virgin, Cricket, AllTel and U.S. Cellular) Your donation will just appear on a future phone bill and go to support on-the-ground efforts and long-term mammal recovery.
Be Loud. If we get one thing out of this whole mess, it’s that it’s time to fend ourselves off our oil dependency and get America cleaner. Send a message to our leaders and U.S. senators to pass clean energy legislation today. It’s easy. All you have to do is enter your name, address and phone number and click send. The letter is pre-prepared for your convenience, but you can personalize the message, too. Click here to send your letter.
My class and I have spoken a lot about the oil spill, and things we can do to help. I am toying with the idea of going down south for a week or so this summer to help if I can. Here's some information on how to help out the situation, courtesy of HealthyBitchDaily.
Ten Bucks For Our Wildlife
What You Can Do to Help the National Wildlife Federation and Other Organizations Save Our Wildlife Amid the BP Oil Spill
As the biggest environmental catastrophe in U.S. history continues to spill 60,000 barrels of oil into the ocean each day, the big question remains: When’s it gonna stop? Scientists are working around the clock to come up with solutions, and BP just signed a deal with Kevin Costner’s company, Ocean Therapy Solutions, for 32 units of the “dream machine” that is capable of separating water from oil. The verdict is, nevertheless, still out.
In the midst of the irreparable damage this has done to our oceans and the thousands of people who have lost their livelihood, our marine life off the Gulf of Mexico is in a serious struggle for survival.
Coastal Louisiana’s wetlands account for 40-percent of wetlands in the U.S., while more than 400 fish and wildlife species rely on this habitat for food, shelter and breeding. (Species, not fish) Vast amounts of methane trapped in crude oil are creating “dead zones” that are depleting oxygen and suffocating sea animals. Marshes that are home to sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins and birds are being set aflame, AKA “the burn box,” to prevent oil lying on the surface from making it to the shore. And gulls, pelicans and other birds that land on the water are experiencing deadly hypothermia as the oil destroys the insulating quality of their feathers.
But, we have a choice here: Remain helpless and continue to point fingers at BP, let Obama decide who to chew out or ... Do something.
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is on the frontlines doing just that, and they need a little helping hand.
Here are a few things you can do to help:
Volunteer. NWF, its five Gulf state affiliates and local and national non-profits are putting together Gulf Coast Surveillance Teams to support wildlife rescue and rehab efforts, restore damaged coastal ecosystems and track and report on the damage. If you are skilled in wildlife observation, or knowledgeable about the Gulf Coast, its waters, or any of the species of birds, fishes, turtles or marine mammals that are at risk, click here to answer a few questions and sign up.
If you lack the experience or knowledge but still want to help, you can sign up for the Coalition’s Volunteer Gulf Response effort. They need volunteers for everything from rescue and caring for injured wildlife to shoreline clean-up to food preparation and distribution.
Emerald CoastKeeper and Greenpeace U.S.A. are also looking for volunteer crews to help with clean-up efforts.
Donate. We get it, times are tough. But think about it: Skip one glass of wine at dinner and you’ll be helping save an animal from the oil catastrophe. You can donate in any increment here or text “WILDLIFE” to 20222 and donate $10 to support Gulf wildlife. (Participating carriers include AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, Virgin, Cricket, AllTel and U.S. Cellular) Your donation will just appear on a future phone bill and go to support on-the-ground efforts and long-term mammal recovery.
Be Loud. If we get one thing out of this whole mess, it’s that it’s time to fend ourselves off our oil dependency and get America cleaner. Send a message to our leaders and U.S. senators to pass clean energy legislation today. It’s easy. All you have to do is enter your name, address and phone number and click send. The letter is pre-prepared for your convenience, but you can personalize the message, too. Click here to send your letter.
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