Ever since the April 20 explosion and fire on the BP oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, Americans have stood by, watching helplessly as millions of gallons of oil have poured into the Gulf each day.
We’ve observed the failed efforts of BP to stop the oil spill. We’ve seen marine animals covered with the globby black mess. We’ve heard stories of the economic hardships experienced by fishermen and other workers affected by the disaster.
It’s predicted that this man-made disaster will have far worse consequences than Hurricane Katrina five years ago. The Gulf area is still recovering from Katrina and it’s now dealing with the oil spill, with no end in sight.
Many of us continue to feel helpless in the face of this situation. What can we do? How can we help?