Green firms uniting to flex political muscle

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Press senators on climate bill

WASHINGTON — Stonyfield Farm is slapping its familiar cow logo on more than just containers of yogurt these days. The New Hampshire-based organic food maker is one of more than 50 local companies to lend its corporate name to a political lobbying campaign aimed at persuading Congress to support climate and energy legislation on Capitol Hill.

The green-friendly businesses — including many young tech companies not yet household names — are the regional face of a multimillion dollar lobbying effort aimed at key senators across the country. Their effort is backed by some of the world’s most recognizable consumer brands and Fortune 500 companies, and guided by experienced political hands with deep connections to the Obama and Clinton administrations.

The TV, radio, and print campaign, bolstered by in-person jawboning of legislators, demonstrates the political reach of green-technology and alternative energy companies, which have progressed from the cluttered basements of inventors and entrepreneurs into an emerging political force seeking to apply pressure at the highest levels of government.

“We’re among those businesses saying let’s get on with it’’ and pass climate and energy legislation, said Ken Colburn, environmental policy director for Stonyfield Farm, where efficiency efforts the past three years have cut carbon outputs while saving $7.8 million. “What will it take for Congress to get that message? Gosh, I really don’t know.’’

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/07/11/green_firms_uniting_to_flex_political_muscle/

[UrbScotty]

1. But... but... but... going green is bad for business! This I know because the far-right told me so!

:sarcasm:

[Forkboy]

2. LOL...when the Right says something think the opposite.

:)

[Wilms]

3. These corporations are OBVIOUSLY run by tree-hugging pinkos.

:evilgrin:

[Forkboy]

4. And you know those on the Right will paint it that way.

Logic is the Right Wing's biggest enemy. :)