Go To The Source

We've heard many stories of what is going on with BP and the oil spill in the Gulf Coast from many different news sources. From our readings we've learned that the news channels set the agenda and are often biased. To find out what's really going on, it's best to go to the source. Here is an address from President Obama about what is actually going on and the efforts being made to correct it.

President Obama's Oval Office Address on BP Oil Spill & Energy

In the video Obama speaks about a restoration plan that will have long term goals. He also talks about the 6 month moratorium that was put on drilling and said that they will only allow drilling that is absolutely safe and that the proper technology is in place with the proper precautions taken.

He also goes on to talk about how the people in businesses who have been hurt in the disaster will be repayed. Obama said that BP will have to put forth all funds necessary to help them. A third party group will be set up to manage those funds to make sure all the cases are covered and people/businesses are taken care of.

A main point of his speech was the need to move to other forms of energy. We have already seen a jump-start in the clean energy industry but we need to keep moving creating solar panels, more energy-efficient homes, and clean energy technology.

He ends with a message to take action. We are a strong country. If we just sit back and watch, nothing will happen. We all have to pitch in to better the world we live in.