The difficulty with the BP boycott

Published: July 2, 2010, 4 a.m.

Workers trying to clean up after BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill will tell you that when petroleum gets into things like wetlands and coastlines, it's hard to get out. But how hard is it to remove from the lifestyle of the average American? And what if you're among those boycotting BP, how effective is just staying away from the gas station? Is it even possible to escape the reach of petrochemicals?