BP chief executive Tony Hayward to install solar panels at his 16th-century home

[G_j]

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Eco__friendly-gesture-of-BP-boss-angers-Greenpeace--newsinkent37727.aspx?news=local

Eco-friendly gesture of BP boss angers Greenpeace


KENT NEWS: Eco-campaigners have criticised BP boss Tony Hayward for planning to install solar panels on the roof of his mansion.

They see the move as a “desperate” bid to clean up his image after coming under fire for his handling of the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

The chief executive of the oil giant has been given planning permission to install 10 solar panels at his 16th-century home in a village near Sevenoaks.

But Jason Ankers, of West Kent Greenpeace, said the eco-friendly measure would not be enough to restore his reputation, branding it “too little, too late”.

He said: “Solar panels are not enough to save Tony Hayward’s image – he has already done far too much damage.

“He needs to face up to his huge global responsibilities – not home improvements.”

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1. 10 solar panels = PR Stunt

IMO.

[NYC_SKP]

4. Yes, given that BP manufactures solar modules, ten of them is an insult.

Ten of them would scarcely power a tiny cottage in a sunny place like Arizona.

This is bullshit.

[kenny blankenship]

2. And I'm sure it's very well insulated too!

[NV Whino]

3. 10 solar panels!

:rofl: Let's see, that might heat enough water for his afternoon tea.

[dipsydoodle]

5. Especially given

his house must be in SE England for the Kent News to have reported it - sun yes but not exactly oodles of it. If its really 16th century I'm surprised he was allowed to do it given the house would be at least Grade 2 listed.

I'm also surprised they didn't include the fact he also went out to get a bottle of milk this morning.

You'd need to be english to understand how funny Kent News sounds - think about it.

[eShirl]

6. condescending

[hatrack]

7. This is so far below "pathetic" it's already approaching the Earth's core as we speak . . .

:eyes:

[G_j]

8. international lampoon

but nobody is laughing