The Independence Pledge

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I PLEDGE TO REDUCE MY DEPENDENCE UPON FOSSIL FUELS

Oil spills are terrible. We all abhor what BP has done to the water, the wildlife, and the way of life of citizens of the Gulf of Mexico and the world. However, I also understand the connection between OUR consumption of oil and the aggressive manner in which oil companies are feeding our addiction.

I pledge to reduce my use of oil and all fossil fuels by 10%, starting today:

I pledge to reduce my use of oil and all fossil fuels by 10%, starting today: I pledge to carpool, walk, bike, or take public transportation instead of driving.

I pledge to stop using plastic bags (made from petroleum).

I pledge to stop buying things I don’t need, especially those made from plastic.

I pledge to use less electricity (fueled by oil).

I pledge to reduce my water consumption (pumped by oil).

I pledge to never, ever buy water in a plastic bottle again.

I pledge to take one fewer trip on an airline per year.

I pledge to buy as much local food as possible.

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I take this pledge now, as oil continues to leak into the water, to reduce my dependence on fossil fuels by 10% NOW.

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