'Canada's gift' to eco-globalism; David McTaggart, once a bankrupt playboy, got rich on Greenpeace before he died.(Brief Article)(Illustration)

From: The Report Newsmagazine | Date: April 30, 2001| Author: Torrance, Kelly Jane | Copyright information

How did Greenpeace change from a modest band of crusaders to the global scourge of logging, sealing and whaling? The transformation was largely the work of one man--David McTaggart. His death last month led the founders of the movement to reflect on his legacy. In doing so, they revealed blood feuds in the movement that began 30 years ago in British Columbia.

David McTaggart was born in Vancouver June 24, 1932, into a well-heeled family. He enjoyed a hot youth. Before he...

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