April 23 1997, speech by Fred Palmer, CEO, Western Fuels Association. Presented to "Beyond Business - Global Climatic Change" seminar, Employers Reinsurance Corporation, Coral Gables, Florida. Mr. Palmer explores the devastating impact on consumer energy prices resulting from implementation of the Rio Treaty. Evidence is presented showing the potential loss in industry and economic health of the United States.

Electric Consumers and The Rio Treaty: Government's Green Thumb

Speech by

Fredrick D. Palmer

General Manager & Chief Executive Officer

Western Fuels Association, Inc.

President - Board of Directors

Greening Earth Society

"Beyond Business - Global Climatic Change" seminar Employers Reinsurance

Corporation

Coral Gables, Florida USA