Eco-Imperialism the Book
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By Paul Driessen
Eco-imperialists “dishonored” in Cancun
by Paul K. Driessen Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services September 2003 WASHINGTON, DC, September 2003 ¾ Environmental activists are famous for using street theater to embarrass opponents and draw attention to their platforms. But during the recent World Trade Organization confab in Cancun, it was the eco-purists who found themselves on the receiving end of a pointed theatrical event. They […]
Over-hyped legislation
McCain/Lieberman bill hurts US economy by requiring huge energy cutbacks by Paul K. Driessen Eco-Imperialism.com July 2003 WASHINGTON, DC. April 2003 ¾ A new federal law punishes corporate executives for misleading investors about company earnings and stock values. If those same ethical principles applied to politicians, some of them could land in the slammer for using baseless claims […]
BP concedes alternative energy still not viable
by Paul K. Driessen Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services July 2003 WASHINGTON, DC, July 2003 ¾ For two years, BP’s marketing spin-meisters concocted ads proclaiming that the world’s second biggest hydrocarbon producer had gone “Beyond Petroleum.” One proudly announced: “Solar, natural gas, hydrogen, wind. And oh yes, oil. It’s a start.” Another hoped people wouldn’t gag on the line, […]
The Enron of nonprofits
Watchdog group charges Greenpeace with tax code violations by Paul K. Driessen Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services September 2003 WASHINGTON, DC, September 2003 Its famous name and high-profile campaigns convinced legions of people to invest in it – because it was devoted to the public interest. But complex corporate structures enabled it to violate tax laws […]
Back to Petroleum
BP, master of “greenwashing” its public image through advertising, is rushing back to its petroleum base. In reality, it never left it. by Paul K. Driessen March 2003 WASHINGTON, DC, March 2003 For two years, BP’s marketing spinmeisters concocted ads proclaiming that the world’s second biggest hydrocarbon producer had gone “Beyond Petroleum.” One proudly announced: “Solar, […]
Hypocrisy on Parade
Congress should shun Hollywood’s advice in vote on Alaskan oil by Paul K. Driessen Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services April 2003 WASHINGTON, DC, April 2003 ¾ As if we needed it, this year’s somewhat subdued Academy Awards ceremony again reminded us how out-of-touch Hollywood is with America and reality. After hectoring us about saving energy, the glitterati arrived for their big night […]
BP: Back to Petroleum
by Paul K. Driessen Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services March 2003 WASHINGTON, DC, March 2003 ¾ For two years, BP’s marketing spinmeisters concocted ads proclaiming that the world’s second biggest hydrocarbon producer had gone “Beyond Petroleum.” One proudly announced: “Solar, natural gas, hydrogen, wind. And oh yes, oil. It’s a start.” Another hoped people wouldn’t gag on the line, […]