XM MLB Chat: MLB can better save the planet without third party 'carbon offset' deals

If one is so brainwashed as to believe in man-made global warming and man's ability to reverse it, show it by your actions, not by buying third party 'carbon offsets' ('greenwash') as MLB does. A 'Carbon Trust Standard' in the UK recognizes only entities that improve the environment without 'offsets' :

(6/24/08, Guardian.co.UK): "A green standard for companies that act to reduce their carbon footprint is launched today by the Carbon Trust. Backed by business groups and environmental campaigners, the new

standard is intended to end "greenwash" and

highlight firms that are genuine about their commitment to the environment.

Tom Delay, chief executive of the Carbon Trust, said the move was designed to end public mistrust of corporate climate change claims. Only businesses that can demonstrate a real reduction in carbon pollution from their operations are eligible.

No offsetting of emissions by funding carbon reduction projects elsewhere is allowed."...

At best many carbon trading schemes are financial boondoggles which make the rich richer and do not help the environment. Often they harm the environment, as the case with the promotion of ethanol.

From MLB.com, citing its purchase of 'carbon offsets' 4/22/08:

"Major League Baseball...has stepped up in 2008 as

a powerful leader in the global green movement.... You will just see it emphasized more on this day around the game, sometimes in ways that you won't know,

such as buying "carbon offsets" --

and sometimes in obvious ways, such as prominent recycling containers or the planting of trees

or a network morning TV show discussing PNC Park programs as part of its presidential primary coverage."...

Seattle Mariners buy carbon offsets:

(MLB.com): "the Mariners will purchase high-quality carbon offsets from NativeEnergy, a leading carbon offsets company that helps build and support new renewable energy projects, and

58,000 kWh of "green power" credits from the Seattle City Light Green Up program.

This is part of a much broader overall initative, all posted on the club's Web site. "We know that just buying carbon offsets isn't enough," said Howard Lincoln, the Mariners' chairman and CEO. "This is not a one-time event for us."...

Cincinnati Reds buy carbon offsets:

"Teaming with Duke Energy, the Reds purchased carbon credits to offset the estimated fossil fuel emissions related to game-day operations at Great American Ball Park."

Tampa Bay Rays buy carbon credits:

"...the Rays purchased Green Tags, carbon credits for renewable energy, from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)

to offset the CO2 produced by fans traveling to Tropicana Field, and all energy consumed at Tropicana Field on Opening Day. The Rays also are purchasing Green Tags