Patrick Moore: someone who saw the light
Interesting feature piece in the latest Queen's Journal, the student newspaper of my alma mater, on environmentalist-turned-sane-person Patrick Moore. Moore, as those who know of him will recall, was a co-founder of Greenpeace who know advocates a kind of conciliatory approach to solving environmental problems, where all stakeholders -- including the forestry industry -- are involved.
I heard Moore speak a couple of years ago at a conference and was really impressed with the man. His ideas make perfect sense, and I really identified with what he was saying. I admire his courage in speaking out against enviro fanatics -- he has always opposed the kind of "direct action" campaigns espoused by loons like Paul Watson of the lunatic-fringe Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which is still advocating ramming oil rigs and seal hunters. Check out Moore's worthwhile organization, Greenspirit.
UPDATE: For more info on Moore and his interesting journey, check out this recent article of his.
# posted by Adam Daifallah : 10:22 PM
