"I have heard that the Saudi Arabians are paying Greenpeace to campaign against Nuclear Power. It wouldn't surprise me at all"

This quote by James Lovelock suggests that he is not shocked by the news that Saudi Arabians are paying Greenpeace to campaign versus Nuclear Power. This could be interpreted as an indication of Lovelock's cynicism towards the political and economic inspirations of the Saudi Arabians. He might be implying that the Saudi Arabians are utilizing Greenpeace as a tool to further their own interests, instead of to truly secure the environment. This might be seen as a criticism of the Saudi Arabians, as Lovelock suggests that they are not acting in excellent faith. It might also be interpreted as a criticism of Greenpeace, as Lovelock indicates that they want to accept money from the Saudi Arabians in exchange for their services. Ultimately, this quote suggests that Lovelock is not shocked by the news that the Saudi Arabians are paying Greenpeace to project versus Nuclear Power, and that he is hesitant of the motivations behind this decision.