Billionaire Behind Mars Candy Fights Polluting Energy Firms

Associated Press:

A reclusive billionaire whose family owns the Mars candy empire is emerging as a formidable opponent to the energy industry's plans to expand development of some of the country's most productive coal and gas deposits.

Forrest E. Mars Jr., the former chief executive of Mars Inc., owns a sprawling ranch along Montana's Tongue River _ directly in the sights of companies hoping to tap the area's extensive coal and natural gas reserves.

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Comments

[Harrier]

I wonder if you can say fine, but charge an entry fee at the end of the property or say you are developing the land for energy and simply hire one person with a hammer and wheel barrel

[JScott]

Silly billionaire you should always acquire the mineral/oil/gas/water rights to your property,
you can damn well afford to.