Name: The political chemistry of oil
Uploaded: 2010-08-26T08:50:00Z
Duration: 17 min 17 s
Description: Speaking one month after the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Lisa Margonelli shows how drilling moratoriums and executive ousters make for good theater, but distract us from the issue at heart: our unrestrained oil consumption. She shares her bold plan to wean America off oil -- by confronting consumers with its real cost.

Speaking one month after the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Lisa Margonelli shows how drilling moratoriums and executive ousters make for good theater, but distract us from the issue at heart: our unrestrained oil consumption. She shares her bold plan to wean America off oil -- by confronting consumers with its real cost.

Lisa Margonelli: The political chemistry of oil

The political chemistry of oil

Exploring how oil spills ignite political debate but distract from the underlying issue: our insatiable oil consumption.

Unveiling the chemistry of oil spills, demonstrating their disastrous spread and impact on marine life, emphasizing urgent action.

Proposing a phased tax increase on gasoline as a strategy to reduce oil consumption and foster a more sustainable future.