NO GAS on May 15th, 2007

NO GAS...On May 15th 2007

Don't pump gas on MAY 15th

In April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.

On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.

There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up. If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 2 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and lets try to put a dent in the oil industry for at least one day.

In addition, it has been pointed out that lower gas prices will increase the amount of CO2 in the air....yes this is correct and I am not an advocate of this theory however the purpose of this blog is to post all information related to Environmental issues - positive and negative.

Maybe those who decide to NOT buy gas that day will instead ride their bikes and decide that they will indeed ride more often - not only is it cheap; it's usually more enjoyable too.

A different opinion

I recently received an email from a friend who doesn't believe in Global Warming. I respect her opinion, however I do not agree with it. I have posted an interesting site she provided with opposing views from my own. My goal for this blog is to provide ALL of the information so that you can choose what to believe. So check it out and become as educated as possible.

http://meteo.lcd.lu/globalwarming/links_and_books/index.html

Write a letter to STOP ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil has been undermining science and casting doubt on the facts about global warming. Click on the link below to send a letter to your senator. Its quick, easy, and literally a click of the mouse (it's never been easier to be an active participant):

http://ucsaction.org/campaign/exxonnextstep/8g637ed4qxnmj67

Also, get on the Union of Concerned Scientists list, which keeps you up to date on legislative action and allows you to actively oppose legislation that you don't agree with. It's great and comes straight to your inbox.

Earth Day should be Everyday!

As well all know, tomorrow is the nationally recognized Earth Day. In honor of that special day, ride your bike, plant trees, change out your light bulbs, or if you are aching to buy something, make sure that it is environmentally compliant.

And because you've started in honor of Earth Day, please continue to make these efforts EACH and EVERYDAY. If we treat mother earth right, she will give to us in return as she has been for the last 100,000 years.

We sort of owe it, don't you think?

Just two more signs that we're in BIG trouble!

Check out these articles:

About the Dust Bowl:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/04/06/dust.bowl.ap/index.html

About Lake Superior:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/04/06/superior.warming.ap/index.html

Send a letter to your Senator!

Here's an alert from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Please send a letter today to your representative and senators and urge them to support new bills aimed at avoiding the worst effects of global warming.Please go to the URL below to check out the details and send your own message in support of these vital bills.

Take action today at

http://ucsaction.org/campaign/3_6_07_sanders_waxman_climate_bills?rk=8pMK6NM1Qy5GW

Polar Year kick-off

Check out this article about the Polar Year which is kicking off today! WOW what a collaborative effort - go global!

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/03/01/world.polar.year.ap/index.html