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Prince Charles appears as hologram to speak in Abu Dhabi

Posted at 2:50 PM on 22 Jan 2008

Prince Charles recently spoke to political leaders at the World Future energy summit in Abu Dhabi. But swallow your cries of jet-setting hypocrisy: Chas appeared as a hologram. "Scientists are now saying that the problem of climate change is now so grave and so urgent that we have less than 10 years to slow, stop, and reverse greenhouse-gas emissions," said the virtual prince. "Common actions are needed in every country to protect the common inheritance that has been given to us by our creator."

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...took a que from Gore.

by Tasermons Partner at 3:34 PM on 22 Jan 2008

The Prince appeared on Dot Earth also

Andy Revkin over at Dot Earth also wrote about the Prince, and initiated a very lively discussion. Some people got bothered that the server to facilitate the whole hologram presentation had to be flown. Still, it turns out the hologram was a good deal for the environment, since none of the Prince's entourage had to be flown for the affair.

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by lamarguerite at 10:09 PM on 22 Jan 2008

Prince Who?

Why does this matter? He's a prince, he's not a 'scientist'. This means about as much as any actor or politician (gasp) telling us their opinion. If this article really sways your opinion on g.w. then you should take a hard look in the mirror.

by btopro at 8:25 PM on 23 Jan 2008

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