About Today: How You Can Help Clean up the Gulf

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I've wanted to write about the oil spill in Gulf for awhile now, but I couldn't think of a constructive way to do it. So many of the stories I've read lately seem to be variations on, "Well, that's it. The planet's ruined. We'll have to learn how to drink oil now. Water is so 2009." I'd rather focus on what we can do to help. How You Can Help Clean up the Gulf When environmental disasters happen, many of us feel helpless. What can we do that will make a difference? One thing we can do is give money - to the right people. The 10 Worst Oil Spills in History How Much Oil Is Spilling Into the Gulf of Mexico? How to Give Safely in International Emergencies The goal, of course, is to give money to the organizations that will actually help and avoid the scam artists. (There has to be a special kind of horrible karma for people who use disaster as a way to defraud the public.) Safe Giving Guide Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations 12 Steps to Wean America off Oil Best lede ever: "Hi. My name's America, and I'm an oiloholic." Readers Respond: What I'd Do to Wean Us off Oil 8 Easy Steps to Start Living Green Should You Get a Hybrid Car? Hybrid and electric cars have been in the news for the past few years, but will they be in your driveways? Here's what you need to know. Are Hybrids Worth the Price? Electric Cars: What's Currently Available? Today Ads Gulfnews Jobs Oil Spill Clean Up Gulf News PC Cleanup Uae News Featured Articles 10 Ways to Watch the World Cup Online Best Books for the Beach How to Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile Great Outdoor Gifts for Dad Top 10 World Cup Songs for 2010 Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement