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Cut Your Hair to Help the Gulf.
What's happened as a result of the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico is not a "spill." It's a disaster, and we need to treat it as such. Here's what you can do to help.
1) Cut your hair. Shave your dog. I'm not kidding. The nonprofit organization Matter of Trust is collecting human hair and pet fur to stuff into floating booms and mats to absorb oil. It sounds a little gross, but in fact, it's very effective, as you'll see if you watch this video.  My friend Lisa walks you through how she did it (and shows off her haircut, too). 2) Volunteer. Folks in the affected areas need help washing wildlife, answering phones, and doing everything in between. Register online if you live in Louisiana or Florida. Oil Spill Volunteers will match you to other groups that need your services. You can also call toll-free 1-866-448-5816.
3) Get help for injured wildlife. That doesn't mean you should try to pick up birds or animals covered with oil. Distressed animals bite. Plus, crude oil can hurt your skin. A hotline has been established for injured and dead animal sightings. Call 1-866-557-1401 to leave a message with the animal's precise location. iPhone users in the Gulf can download the Noah project's app to document distressed animals and the spill's impact on wildlife. |
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Want to Use Less Oil? Green Your Streets.
There are more than 8200 oil spills every year, around 22 every day. They're not all as dramatic as what's happened in the Gulf, but over time, they still have a devastating impact. And they'll continue - unless we decide to use less oil.
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Pump Up Your Tires. Just do it.
 There's a reason why drivers are reminded to pump up their tires - it saves energy. And not just a diddling amount, either. If we all kept our tires inflated to their proper PSI, or pounds per square inch, as a nation we'd save four million gallons of gasoline every day. That's about the equivalent amount of oil that could lie under theArctic National Wildlife Refuge. But why drill for that oil - and risk endangering another important ecosystem - when you and I could just pump up our tires?
You can buy a cheap tire pressure gauge at Home Depot or your local hardware store. Check your tires every time the seasons change. Honestly, this is so simple. If I can do it, anyone can. |
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You might think walking or bicycling more just isn't feasible. If so, 
