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Billionaire Behind Mars Candy Fights Polluting Energy Firms

Associated Press   |  Matthew Brown   |   January 8, 2008 09:12 AM

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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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- Harrier I'm a Fan of Harrier permalink

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:06 AM on 01/09/2008
- JScott I'm a Fan of JScott permalink

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:25 AM on 01/08/2008
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