Since the tragic events of April 20, 2010 when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, more and more people are asking themselves (or ought to be asking themselves) if what is happening on earth isn't similar to the portrayal of Pandora in the film "Avatar." Deepwater is tragic. But it serves to underlie that the environmental devastation to Earth goes largely unseen by Americans until it is happening off shore.
The film CRUDE portrays the affects of Bil Oil on the Amazon, drawing a close parallel to the film "Avatar". The film is shocking. But the impact of Big Oil goes beyond the Amazon. It is happening where ever Mother Earth is being torn up: Gulf of Mexico; Alberta, Canada; Nigeria; Spain; the Black Sea; and Azerbaijan, to name just a few spots around the world where oil spills have left there mark.
(see also: "Effects of a Brazilian Oil Spill 10 Years On" - here)
There is considerable concerns that new drilling is putting various species at risk. For example, gray whales may be doomed should a Russian rig suffer Deepwater's fate. Learn more.
We also know that oil pollution and spills have occurred through acts of war - learn more and here
"Amazon Crude on 60 minutes" - Part 1 and Part 2
"Oil Sands in Alberta Canada" - Learn more here and learn about the impact on the environment here (WWF) and here and here
The only real answer is a world revolution from oil to alternative energy sources. Time is running out and we need to mobilize at the speed we would if we were facing World War III.
Discover Pandora here
Learn more about Earth here
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