MOVIES - June 5, 1990

Redford the Environmentalist: Robert Redford urged a new crop of university graduates over the weekend to force politicians into ending a decade of “naked greed and profit at the expense of the environment.” The actor and longtime environmental activist spoke Saturday at commencement ceremonies on the Boston campus of the University of Massachusetts. “It is time to send a message to our elected officials that if they do not protect our environment they will be voted out of office or never get elected in the first place,” he said. Redford, who received an honorary doctorate of science degree, also criticized President Bush for failing to follow up on campaign promises to improve the environment.