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On the Ball: Good sports
The athletics news you can't live without |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
16 Mar 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Here's a fun game for the whole family: You name a sport; I'll tell you how it's jumping on the green bandwagon. Ready? OK! Baseball: Milwaukee Brewers first basement Prince Fielder has become a vegetarian after his wife gave him a copy of the book Skinny Bitch. He's probably not in their target demographic, but whatevs. Photo: Kingdafy Major League Baseball has teamed up with the Natural Resources Defense Council for a Team Greening Program, de ... |
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| Topics: bikes, carbon neutral, cars, China, climate, energy, green building, Olympics, Prius, sports, United Kingdom, wildlife (all these topics) |
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It's All Fun and Games Until Somebody Gets Hurt
Concerned about air, world-record holder will not run Olympic marathon |
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11 Mar 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 3:36 PM on 11 Mar 2008 Marathon world-record holder Haile Gebrselassie will not compete in his favored event at the Beijing Olympics this summer over fears that polluted air will damage his health. The Ethiopian runner, who has exercise-induced asthma, will try to qualify for the Games in the 10,000-meter race instead. Other athletes have expressed similar concerns ab ... |
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| Topics: air pollution, China, green living, news, Olympics, sports (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: The three R's
Readying for the Olympics, revisiting artificial turf, and racing with Formula One |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
05 Mar 2008 |
Gristmill |
| As Beijing prepares for the Summer Olympics, officials claimed the best run of blue-sky days on record between Jan. 21 and Feb. 18, and said that 26 of February's 29 days met the city's clean-air standard. International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge lauded Beijing's pollution-reducing efforts, stating, 'I can't hide the fact that there is today a danger of atmospheric pollution in Beijing, but our Chinese friends are doing tremendous efforts to reduce ... |
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| Topics: air pollution, biofuels, cars, China, energy, Olympics, sports (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: The latest from Beijing
Air doing OK, say officials; water, perhaps not so much |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
28 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Beijing officials were recently accused of falsifying statistics and manipulating data to make the city's air pollution seems less of a problem in the run-up to the Summer Olympics. Unsurprisingly, a spokesperson for the city's Environmental Protection Bureau refutes the accusation, insisting, 'We will honor all the environmentally related pledges made during the Olympic bid. Our targets will be definitely met, there is no doubt about that.' Be that as it may, ... |
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| Topics: air pollution, China, Olympics, sports, water crisis (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: Steroids side effects
Roger Clemens doesn't know what a vegan is |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
26 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
| This is a couple of weeks old, but it is still awesome: |
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| Topics: food, sports, vegetarianism and veganism (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: For compete's sake
Various items of sporting significance |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
24 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Gather into the huddle for your sporting update! The news on Beijing 2008: Six green activists will carry the Olympic torch as it journeys through Thailand on its way to light up the night at the Beijing Olympics this summer. Five provinces neighboring Beijing have pledged to work on air pollution to help the city out in its quest for a breathable Games, and Beijing has announced plans to close some high-polluting gas stations and ban sales of cars that fail t ... |
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| Topics: green living, sports (all these topics) |
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Just Putting Along
Ungreen sport of golf becoming less popular in U.S. |
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21 Feb 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 5:22 PM on 21 Feb 2008 A little birdie told us that the number of bogey men still sand-trapped in the golf club has fallen by 13 percent since 2000. By which we mean, golf is becoming less popular in the U.S. Guess it's just par for the course, as the golfing green is anything but green. If golf enthusiasts are gonna swing it, they'll need to get a grip. OK, we'll stop this w-hole golf pun thing, be-fore it gets ol ... |
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| Topics: green living, news, sports (all these topics) |
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I'm back
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David Roberts |
17 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Hm, what did I miss? Looks like Obama kept up his streak. He swept the Potomac Primary of Va., Md., and D.C., along with Maine. Hawaii and Wisc. are coming up on Tues., and in the latter at least Obama's recently taken the lead. (How come nobody's polling in Hawaii?) He's enjoyed a run of new high-profile endorsements (BREAKING: not Gore's yet!). He's looking ahead at highly advantageous territory right up through March 4, and could possibly end up sweeping 10 state ... |
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| Topics: elections, politics, presidential race 08, shameless self-promotion, sports (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: Delhi legs
Outlook not good for air quality at Delhi-hosted games |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
11 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Think the air quality at this summer's 2008 Beijing Olympics is going to be bad? When New Delhi hosts the 2010 Commonwealth Games, it'll probably be even worse. |
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| Topics: air pollution, China, health, India, Olympics, sports (all these topics) |
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Obama Super Bowl ad
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David Roberts |
03 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Far as I know, Obama was the only candidate to buy an ad during the Super Bowl today, one that ran in 24 states, to the tune of $250,000. It's interesting to me that in perhaps the highest profile, highest stakes ad the Obama campaign has ever run, the focus is on two strongly progressive messages: ending the war and saving the planet. Here it is: |
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| Topics: Barack Obama, elections, politics, presidential race 08, sports (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: Another wrapup
Green sporting news for all you athletic supporters |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
02 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Photo: Marco Scala via flickr Below lies another linky catchup post. I'm going to get more current in the future, I swear. (Current in the future? Is that even possible?) First, your Olympics roundup: Beijing 2008: Amid consistent concerns over air pollution, some 20 countries plan to hold their pre-Olympic training camps in Japan instead of China, while another 15 teams will set up camp in in South Korea. U.S. athletes may wear masks while training. B ... |
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On Pigskins and Vegans
A noncarnivorous path to Super Bowl-snack nirvana |
Roz Cummins |
31 Jan 2008 |
'Tis the Season |
| Three cheers for vegan snacks! Photo: iStockphoto I have tried and tried to learn about football. Many people have taken the time to sit patiently by my side while a game is on and gently whisper explanations like, "OK, see, there are a series of things called downs ..." Right away, my mind trails off. Despite my total lack of comprehension of anything that happens on the field, I enjoy ... |
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| Topics: food, green living, recipes, sports, Tis the Season (all these topics) |
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Punt and Center
Super Bowl to be powered by renewable energy |
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31 Jan 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 12:30 PM on 31 Jan 2008 America's obsession with large men in tight tights reaches its peak at Sunday's Super Bowl in Arizona. And, as promised, organizers will equal last year's efforts and do some greening: Enough renewable-energy credits will be purchased to power the stadium, the adjacent NFL theme park, and two nearby luxury hotels. The NFL will plant thousands of trees in fire-ravaged Arizona forests in an effort to of ... |
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| Topics: green living, news, sports (all these topics) |
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Full-time athlete and full-time vegan
Is it possible for an NFL star to go meatless? |
Sarah van Schagen |
27 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Grist recently published my interview with Rory Freedman, one of the authors of vegan diet book Skinny Bitch. The finished piece is just a selection of the topics from our conversation (we had quite a long lunch), and one of the questions that didn't make the cut was about responding to critics who say veganism is unhealthy. Freedman said it's a "non-argument" and referenced the work of a number of scientific organizations (the American Dietetic Assoc ... |
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| Topics: food, health, sports, vegetarianism and veganism (all these topics) |
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Sub Woofer
Iditarod sled dog race forced to change starting point |
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10 Jan 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 2:47 PM on 10 Jan 2008 The famous Iditarod sled dog race is undergoing permanent changes as organizers cope with urban sprawl and a warming climate. For the ceremonial start to the competition on Mar. 1, racers will travel 11 miles instead of the traditional 18 miles. The race itself will kick off Mar. 2 from Willow, Alaska, 30 miles north of the traditional starting town of Wasilla. Says Stan Hooley of the Iditarod Tra ... |
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| Topics: Alaska, climate, climate change impacts, news, placemaking, sports, sprawl (all these topics) |
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Hoop Dreams
Newest Air Jordan shoe will be made to sustainable standards, says Nike |
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09 Jan 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 1:08 PM on 09 Jan 2008 The 23rd version of Nike's iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe was designed with sustainability in mind, says the company. The Air Jordan XX3 will be manufactured with some recyclable materials and without solvent-based glues, while still meeting the performance standards demanded by pro-ball endorsers such as Chris Paul and Ray Allen. The shoe is still manufactured in Asia, and cr ... |
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| Topics: business, green living, green products, greening biz operations, news, sports (all these topics) |
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Sprint to the Finish
Beijing struggles to clear air in time for Olympics |
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31 Dec 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 2:21 PM on 31 Dec 2007 The good news: Beijing narrowly achieved its air-pollution goal of 245 "blue sky days" in 2007. The bad news: Skepticism abounds that the city will offer wholly breathable air when it hosts the upcoming Summer Olympics. "We're definitely hoping for the best," says Jon Kolb, a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, "but preparing for the worst." While Beijing ... |
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| Topics: air pollution, China, news, Olympics, sports (all these topics) |
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Ride, Valley, Ride
Off-road vehicle use has surged in Western wilderness areas |
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31 Dec 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 11:42 AM on 31 Dec 2007 Motorized outdoor enthusiasts are converging in increasing numbers on Western public lands -- not only in areas marked for such outdoor enthusiasm, but in wilderness areas where rules against off-roading are nearly impossible to enforce. Registration of all-terrain vehicles and motorbikes in four Western states tripled from 1998 to 2006. The surge is traceable to the booming outdoor-r ... |
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| Topics: green living, news, sports, wilderness (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: Playing catch (up)
The wide world of green sports, in easily digestible nuggets |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
29 Dec 2007 |
Gristmill |
| There are various and sundry things to report on the green sporting goings-on from the last -- ahem -- two months, so with no further ado: The synthetic-turf debate hits the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Nantucket Independent, the Port Washington News, and some small rag called The New York Times. Also, golfers at Luxembourg Airport (wha?) will putt on the stuff. The National Hockey League Players' Association has partnered with the David Suzuki Foundation to offse ... |
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| Topics: green living, sports (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: Ready for the Olympics?
It's almost 2008, and Beijing's air is still polluted |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
27 Dec 2007 |
Gristmill |
| The city of Beijing has been striving to clear its air for the sake of the Olympic athletes who will descend upon the city this coming summer -- but whether it will be able to pull off blue skies remains to be seen. Beijingers were warned to stay inside today, as pollution hit 'as bad as it can get,' according to a spokesperson from the city's Environmental Protection Bureau, who adds, 'This is as bad as it has been all year.' The International Olympic Committee ... |
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| Topics: air pollution, China, climate, green living, Olympics, sports (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: Go football!
Thanksgiving Day game will be carbon neutral |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
21 Nov 2007 |
Gristmill |
| Plan to watch a little football tomorrow? Like, um, all day long? Well, be sure to tune in to watch the Lions play the Packers in the first carbon-neutral football game evah. |
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| Topics: carbon neutral, sports (all these topics) |
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Along the Mississippi: Baseball edition
In which I say a little prayer for the Sox |
Katharine Wroth |
24 Oct 2007 |
Gristmill |
| Oh, one more thing: today we went to the top of the Gateway Arch, and I got to peer into Busch Stadium, where my Red Sox beat the Cardinals in their still-gives-me-goosebumps 2004 World Series victory. And as I write this, they are handily beating the Colorado Rockies (13-1, bottom of the 8th) in the first game of this year's series. Go Sox! |
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| Topics: placemaking, Missouri, sports (all these topics) |
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Marathon meltdown
A first-hand view from Chicago's overheated marathon |
Grist |
09 Oct 2007 |
Gristmill |
| Photo: sterno74 Chicago's annual marathon was shut down early on Sunday due to oppressive heat and humidity, which led to dozens of hospitalizations. Grister Sarah Hardin was on the scene and offers this first-hand report: ----- It's become a tradition for my geographically widespread family to converge on Chicago in October for the city's annual marathon. We've been volunteering at the marathon ever since my cousin married the operations m ... |
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| Topics: Chicago, severe weather, sports (all these topics) |
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Running a Fever
Heat shuts down Chicago marathon |
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08 Oct 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 12:11 PM on 08 Oct 2007 Sweltering humidity and 88-degree temperatures forced yesterday's Chicago marathon to shut down early for the first time in its 30-year history. One runner died, more than 300 were hospitalized, and thousands were really irritated. sources: Chicago Sun-Times, Bloomberg, Associated Press, Seattle Times, Detroit Free Press From the Archives Into the Speech. Obama will outline energy plan i ... |
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| Topics: climate, green living, news, severe weather, sports (all these topics) |
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On the Ball: Planet Protect
New sportswear retailer donates to green groups |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
07 Oct 2007 |
Gristmill |
| Check out Planet Protect Sportswear, a brand new retailer that vends responsibly made items and gives 10 percent of its profits to either Earth Share of Oregon or Oceana (workplace of intrepid Gristmill contributor Andrew Sharpless). Planet Protect welcomes freelance artists to design T-shirts. Or if you happen to know a producer of sustainable swimsuits, let CEO Jim Beriault know, as he says:For beachwear, I couldn't find any sustainable products in bikinis o ... |
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| Topics: sports, fashion (all these topics) |
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