Environmental Hypocrites

The hypocrisy of the environmental left continues unabated.

THEY may shout their green credentials from the rooftops, but some of Britain’s most prominent environmental champions are living in homes that produce up to half a ton of excess carbon dioxide a year.

An audit of properties, measuring heat loss, has revealed that Chris Martin, the pop star, Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, and Sir David Attenborough, the broadcaster, are among those who reside in homes that are “leaking” energy. Some lack even the most basic energy saving measures such as cavity wall insulation and double glazing.

Thermal images of the residences of 10 high-profile green campaigners found that their heat loss was either worse or no better than that found in the average family home.

Now based on my experience in our new house this winter, I have to admit that my house is probably not much better. It was built in the early 1970's and the windows are original for the house. The basement is not finished (although it is insulated) and the attic could probably use another inch or two of insulation. However most of that will be fixed by the end of this year. Then again, I don't fly around the world in a private jet scolding the lesser beings on how they need to sacrifice more in order to save Mother Earth.

I've said this before and I'll say it again....I have more respect for enviromentalists like Ed Begley Jr and Robert Redford, who actually live their beliefs, than I do any of these superficial, hypocritical super-stars like Al Gore, Dave Matthews, Chris Martin (of Coldplay) and his wife Gywnneth Paltrow! When these "wanna-be's" start living the austere life that they are advocating for the rest of us peons, then I will listen. Until then.....