Recently, there seems to be some kind of support for BP. From politicians to people in the oil industry seem to have a pickup line to counter critics. Now they have started blaming consumers for being oil hungry. It seems that oil companies are being forced by the demand to seek new locations to siphon oil. Yes, that is very true. However, it is not the consumers fault when the basic products are made from oil or the transportation we need runs on petroleum or diesel. That`s how much we have progressed so far. The oil companies have been making such resources cheaper and easier to acquire. What happens? Other industries will monetize on this and make a hefty profit.

Saying people are hooked on oil is absolutely ridiculous. It is like saying we are hooked on drinking water or air. Oil is a necessity, without oil we would pretty much be unable to do the many things that we are taking for granted today. That does not mean that is the consumers` fault. We as human beings look for things that can make our lives easier. That does not mean we are hooked to it. Changes come and go so will oil. Why? Technologies are already available. Why it is not implemented? Cost is a factor. Oil dependent industries have to make changes for their businesses to adapt. Safety issues and regulations have to been put in place.

There are many more things that are needed to done. The transition is slow but it is still progressing. Why companies are moving forward? Oil industries tend to have a grip on other industries that are dependent on them. Even during the recession the oil companies were still able to give bonuses to its employees. Their profits sore high while businesses where shutting down. Even today there are many oil spills being discovered. Currently, there is an oil spill off the Egyptian Red Sea coast of Hurghada. These are not only from BP but from other industries as well. It is really disturbing to know that these people are not taking this seriously. They simply do not see the aftermath of such disasters.

Green energy is a threat to the oil industry. Unfortunately, it too has some greedy corporate who wants to monetize it and make huge profits. Fact is green energy is a viable option but we would still being using oil for the next 20 to 40 years or maybe beyond that. The amount of pressure that is being built up on consumers to change their dependent on oil will be high and the cost involved might also further slow down the transition to green technology.

Reality is that we has consumers can go green up to a certain extent. Technology like solar panels or wind energy can cut cost. At the same time the industries that make them sell at a hefty price. There are a ton of alternatives out there. It is always good start early and to learn. The oil industry or the corporate can`t stop you from learning. Bottom line, we need oil but that does not mean we are hooked to it. It is just a matter of time before we tap into other sources of energy.

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