Gulf Oil Spill Sparks Massive Offshore Drilling Protest
At 12:00 p.m. local time today, protesters around the globe went to hundreds of beaches and parks, joining hands to take part in Hands Across the Sand to protest offshore drilling. The movement was created in February, 2010, by Florida restaurant owner Dave Rauschkolb, who became an activist against drilling as a result of his love of surfing.
Rauschkolb’s statement, from the Hands Across the Sand website:
“Hands Across the Sand is a movement made of people of all walks of life and crosses political affiliations. This movement is not about politics; it is about protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife, and fishing industry. Let us share our knowledge, energies and passion for protecting all of the above from the devastating effects of oil drilling….
Here are some reports from beaches and other locations around the globe:
- Seaside, Florida (includes links to photos and video).
- Bonita Beach, Florida.
- Pensacola Beach, Florida (photos).
- Lake Worth, Florida.
- New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Santa Cruz, California.
- Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Boulder, Colorado (video).
- Portland, Maine.
- Chicago, Illinois.
- Louisville, Kentucky.
- Austin, Texas.
- Marblehead, Massachusetts.
- Duluth, Minnesota.
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