Green Sports

Around the World in 80 Days, Emission Free

nakita johnson — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:11:33 -0400

Two days ago, four teams hailing from Australia, Switzerland, South Korea and Germany set out from Geneva to race around the globe in a mere eighty days. Unlike previous world races The Zero Race teams must undertake the thirty-thousand kilometer trip using electric, emission-free vehicles.

China Scores At The World Cup

jdegrazia — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:28:06 -0400

Although it is the world’s most populous country, China’s only FIFA World Cup appearance was in 2002. China lost all three games in the first round and scored zero goals.

Scoring a Goal for Clean Energy

jdegrazia — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:11:11 -0400

With the eyes of the world glued to the World Cup, there’s no mistaking that one sport can bring together people across the globe. But beyond the soccer field, this year’s World Cup is showing how a global clean energy future could unite us in an even more powerful way.

For the first time ever, people in Kenya’s Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, are watching the heroes of their favorite sport on television – solar-powered television.

Major League Baseball’s Important Announcement

jdegrazia — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:00:04 -0400

Major League Baseball today announced what is arguably the most important environmental initiative in the history of professional sports, worldwide.

I know that is a big statement, but it is true.

As part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, MLB today announced its development of a comprehensive software system designed to collect and analyze environmental data related to stadium operations across the 30 Clubs.

US National Soccer Team To Debut 100% Recycled Jerseys

jdegrazia — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:40:53 -0500

On Wednesday, the US National Soccer Team plays the Netherlands in its final tune-up match before this summer's World Cup tournament.

Both teams will be wearing jerseys made of plastic bottles rescued from landfills in Japan and Korea.

Quote Of The Day: March 1, 2010

jdegrazia — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:50:34 -0500

They play tackle football. We still use the little flags with velcro.

John Passacantando, once the executive director of Greenpeace and now an environmental consultant, said that.

Puma's Solar Cell Phone

jdegrazia — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:03:26 -0500

Puma is pretty darn good at making soccer shoes. Starting in April, we'll how good they are at making mobile phones.

Leilani And The Eco Academy

jdegrazia — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:01:48 -0500

Our favorite (and the world's most eco-conscious) racecar driver will be working even more closely with the GREENandSAVE family.

"The Greenest Olympics Ever"

jdegrazia — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:12:08 -0500

The 2010 Winter Olympics kick off tonight in Vancouver.

Leilani and the Green Challenge

jdegrazia — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:52:33 -0500

Tomorrow's a big day. It's race day. Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 Day at Daytona International Speedway.