Loose cannons

Wednesday, May 23, 2001 - 10:00

Egalitarian society

"The annual Australian rich list was released last week estimating Kerry Packer's wealth at more than $6 billion. This is the equivalent of the wealth of 38,895 average Australians." — Sunday Telegraph, May 20.

Toward a glowing future

"If we fail to act, this great country could face a darker future." — US President George W. Bush, May 18, announcing his plan to combat an alleged US energy crisis by promoting construction of more nuclear power plants.

Sound investment

"$US2.3 million from Exxon Mobil helped elect Bush..." — Sydney Morning Herald Good Weekend magazine, May 19-20.

Clearly

"There are clearly some sectors of business that would like to see the end of Kyoto..." — Federal environment minister Senator Robert Hill explaining why he thinks there's point in resuming international greenhouse treaty talks as long as the United States refuses to participate.

From GLW issue 449