National political conventions go (pale) green

Posted By katie allison granju

USA Today reports that many large events and conventions across the U.S. that bill themselves as “eco conscious,” well, actually, they aren’t so much.

Among the upcoming events touting green credentials are the national presidential conventions, but their efforts sound pretty lame:

Concerns come as events around the country incorporate the theme of environmental sustainability. The trend includes preparations for the national political conventions. Democratic delegates are encouraged to offset carbon emissions incurred en route to Denver in August. Organizers for the September Republican gathering in Minneapolis-St. Paul are using such eco-friendly procedures as electronic transmission of news releases and booking information.

Apr 22nd, 2008

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