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July 19, 2010 – The oil well in the Gulf has been capped; there is no oil coming out at the well head. Pressure readings have been a source of concern, with some informed ob se rvers saying they wish they were higher. Low pressure readings signify leakage of the oil at locations other than the well (probably directly from the se a floor). High readings indicate that all the leaking oil is being held back by the cap. Though capping is not considered by anyone to be the ultimate solution, the cessation of oil pouring into the Gulf is an enormous relief to Gulf coast residents. The emotional toll on them has been huge, and a situation that, even marginally, more clo se ly re se mbles normal allows residents some breathing room. Meanwhile, the well remains under clo se ob se rvation. The digging of relief wells continues. Grist.org informs readers that BP is scurrying up and down the Gulf coast, offering jobs to marine scientists who, they hope, will be co-opted into...

June 21, 2010 – If the people lead, will the government follow? A poll conducted by Stanford University ’s Jon Krosnick indicates that 75% of Americans believe human activities are causing climate change, and that the government should take action. (Read more at the Worldwatch Institute website, www.worldwatch.org ) Krosnick goes further, and critiques recent Pew and Gallup polls which show much lower numbers. Thank you, BP? I’d say that was entirely possible. Now let’s get the Senate’s version of the climate bill pas se d! What do YOU do to con se rve energy and clean the environment? I’ve been tallying up efforts at my hou se , and came up with what I think is a creditable list. My husband and I each purcha se d cars that got mileage in the 25 mpg range during the 1970’s. (Today our cars each get roughly 30 mpg. Talk about sad!) When I had the kids, I switched from chemical hou se hold cleaners to vinegar and baking soda. That was in 1985. I now buy Mrs...