full of hot air.

so i hear that the kodak gallery pro cycling team presented by sierra nevada brewing co. will offset 100 percent of team generated carbon frame building pollution with renewable energy in 2007?
the team has purchased wind credits. sweet.

"No one understands the direct impact of carbon pollution better than cyclists who train everyday on [carbon bicycles and parts]," said team marketing director, Rob O'Dea. "We're glad to have a chance to offset the pollution we create by supporting the development of clean, renewable wind power," O'Dea added.

the team's purchase includes enough renewable energy credits (RECs) to offset 100 percent of the home electricity consumption of each of its athletes and management, as well as all of the team's travel and "personal" emissions. apperently, credits have also been purchased to offset all of the pollution generated from production of the carbon bicycles and carbon parts the team rides, and by team vehicles operating in support of nearly 120 days of domestic bicycle racing in 2007, including snack runs.

i am told the team's purchase of wind energy credits has the same impact as planting 8,460 trees, not driving 669,950 miles, or preventing the burning of 344,340 pounds of coal, according to statistics provided by the u.s. department of energy. that is really awesome because where would we put all those fucking trees? this is so much better.

sarcasm aside, i do think it's a nice small step in the right direction. kudos to kg-sn. if you need a domestique, call me.