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Baraka_Guru · 05-05-2010, 07:59 AM

Reading the bits coming from scientists and academics regarding the impact of the oil and the continuing problems of its still spewing into the ocean (the rate at which it spews, and how long it might take to stop it), I have a rather frightening sense that they're coming to a consensus, whether consciously or not:

This is likely become the greatest environmental disaster in American history.

We're not nearly as alarmed as we should be, probably because it's happening in slow motion.

And now for some updates, of varying significance:

Gulf of Mexico oil spill: one of three leaks capped - Telegraph

Texas Governor calls Louisiana oil spill 'act of God' - Telegraph

05-05-2010, 07:59 AM	#42 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Reading the bits coming from scientists and academics regarding the impact of the oil and the continuing problems of its still spewing into the ocean (the rate at which it spews, and how long it might take to stop it), I have a rather frightening sense that they're coming to a consensus, whether consciously or not: This is likely become the greatest environmental disaster in American history. We're not nearly as alarmed as we should be, probably because it's happening in slow motion. And now for some updates, of varying significance: Gulf of Mexico oil spill: one of three leaks capped - Telegraph Texas Governor calls Louisiana oil spill 'act of God' - Telegraph __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 05-05-2010 at 08:01 AM..