It seems as though we are starting to finally see a light at the end of the tunnel in the Gulf Oil Spill. But as Rahm Emanuel aptly once said, “Never let a serious crisis go to waste”

As sad as the phrase is, it rings true. The oil spill is a horrible tragedy that I would not wish on my worst enemy, however it is also an opportunity. It is a chance for America to take a hard look at how we view energy and the future of energy policy.

This is a moment in our nation’s history. We can choose to change the way we power our cars, homes, and companies or we can keep polluting the earth the same we always have.

Think a lot of oil was pilled in the Gulf? The 184 million gallons of crude spilled in the Gulf is equal to the amount of oil America burns every 5 hours and 10 minutes.

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