17/06/2010

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The oil spill that continues to blight large parts of America's southern coastline is not going to go away soon. In fact, the oil and its environmental effects are not going to disappear for decades. Politicians, industry leaders and campaigners may be the ones managing the crisis now, but it's the next generation who will have to see the clean-up through to its end. They will have to win back the tourists, and nurse the fishing stocks back to health. On this week's One Planet, our reporter Robyn Bresnahan visits a high school in New Orleans to speak with students about how the oil spill has affected their communities, and shaped their views on the environment. Also in the show, we discuss the merits of eating insects. High in protein and in plentiful supply, a forthcoming report from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation is going to outline how insects could make up an increasing part of the world's diet. And we kick-start our series of five by five minute questions which you asked. It's all part of a project with the Open University's Creative Climate project - if you want to more, the link's below. As ever, do tune in and let us know what you think - you can contact the team on [email protected], or join in the conversation on our Facebook page, the link's below. If you'd prefer to write, our address is One Planet, BBC World Service, Bush House, London, UK - we always love a letter or a postcard.