MLB teams exposed to carbon offsets may lose money
12/15/09, Globe & Mail: "In mid-2008 – when both Republican and Democratic presidential nominees were backing cap-and-trade –
- the price for credits topped $7 (U.S.) per tonne of CO{-2} emissions.
- They've since fallen to 15 cents."...
- "Major League Baseball...has stepped up in 2008 as
- such as buying "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."...
- "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."
- "...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
- to offset the CO2 produced by all Rays employees traveling to and from work throughout the year, and six additional game nights."...
- Extract of Red Sox carbon emissions (Includes statement by Robert Redford)
- Florida Marlins carbon neutral game, 6.24.09
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