Richard Branson Hires Environmentalist To Advise On Space Flights
RICHARD Branson Hires Environmentalist To Advise On Space Flights. Did you read that? Take it in? It is beyond parody:
Australia’s most famous environmentalist, Tim Flannery, has lent his name to a scheme by the world’s most infamous self-publicist, Richard Branson, to burn untold tonnes of greenhouse gases so rich people can become space tourists.
Sean Nicholls and Emily Dunnof the SMH get it:
Flannery yesterday defended his new role as an “environmental consultant” to Branson’s Virgin Galactic venture, which aims to sell space trips to civilians. The website says: “You are instantly pinned back into your seat, overwhelmed but enthralled by the howl of the rocket motor and eye-watering acceleration.”
Well, if it helps save the planet it’s a risk that might just be worth taking. Flash Flannery, permission to take off…
Posted: 23rd, April 2009 | In: Money Comments (5) | TrackBack | Permalink
