Quote by Linwood Barclay

Al Gore, the former vice-president of the United States, lives in a mansion that uses more electricity than the average family's bungalow! David Suzuki rides on a bus that uses more fuel than a Smart car to get across Canada! Oh my God! And this is just the tip of the vanishing iceberg!

Al Gore, the former vice-president of the United States, liv

Summary

This quote criticizes the perceived hypocrisy of influential environmental advocates by highlighting their seemingly conflicting personal behaviors. It mentions Al Gore and his high energy consumption in his mansion, implying a double standard compared to his advocacy for reducing carbon emissions. Similarly, it criticizes David Suzuki for choosing a less eco-friendly mode of transportation, a bus compared to a more fuel-efficient vehicle. The quote suggests that these actions contradict their environmental messaging, which the phrase "the tip of the vanishing iceberg" alludes to, implying that there may be more instances of such discrepancies.

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By Linwood Barclay

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