Prince of Monaco Mushes for the Earth
by Erin Courtenay - Madison, WI on 03.19.06
Those who hold fast to the notion that environmentalism is as glamorous as a gilded toadstool ought to consider the passionate concern about global warming demonstrated by His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco, son of Rainier III and Grace Kelly. The sometimes-controversial head of the House of Grimaldi will soon depart for a journey by dogsled to the North Pole organized to raise awareness about the shrinking polar ice cap. And lest you write his arctic adventure off as an eco-themed publicity stunt, keep in mind that one of the first actions the Prince took after succeeding to the throne last summer was to sign the Kyoto Protocol, taking Monaco outside of the small group of countries that had failed to ratify the treaty.
Good to see someone with priorities.
I still don't believe it's not all a publicity stunt. Mind you, what kind of money is involved to get this whole stunt get on the "road" with support and everything.
I'm sure he, with his influence could just as easy get just about the same attention with the press a lot cheaper somewhere in Monaco.
Shouldn't be too difficult to install solar panels on top of all the Montecarlo buildings. Or a wind farm at sea?
I think it is most certainly a "publicity stunt" and that's the whole point. Who cares if Joe Scientist goes exploring in the Artic but a Prince? Hmm, that will catch some people's attention, and probably ones who have not heard much about global climate warming. So I appreciate it, even if it is not what would grab my attention.
i thought of a cute balding prince as as i went off to sleep.i guess he was thinking of fossil fule.
hope someone sent you flower or water for st valentines day. the card will be in the mail on the 16th. staying with g-friend
i do my bit i have to ,i'm so glad your into the environment.