Green F1: Austin, TX demands a carbon neutral race and more
Jun 29, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Green F1: Austin, TX demands a carbon neutral race and more
Austin city councilman: "This project shouldn't just be about fast cars."
Burnt Orange Report: A Green and Carbon Neutral Formula 1?
Before Austin, TX approves of the Formula 1 race, the Circuit of the Americas must:
Draft agreement
Burnt Orange Report: A Green and Carbon Neutral Formula 1?
Before Austin, TX approves of the Formula 1 race, the Circuit of the Americas must:
- Raise or invest $5 million dollars in green technology research and development. They will also work with the University of Texas and other colleges to research in green racing and transportation.
- Work with the city to seek grant and loan funding from the US Department of Energy.
- Purchase carbon offsets to achieve carbon neutrality for emissions associated with all fuel and energy use related to the race. At least 50% of these carbon offsets will be local and include extensive tree-planting.
- Create an event recycling and composting program for all major events at site; require food and drink vendors to use recyclable/compostable materials as much as possible
- Find a partner to help transport attendees to the event that gives preference to low-emissions vehicles.
- Host alternative energy and energy efficient races such as a Go Green Auto Rally and solar-powered vehicle races, as well as bicycle and road races, at the track.
- Limit on-site parking to 25,000 spots (100,000 people expected to attend)
- Make a minimum of 5 acres in the floodplain available for a community garden or farm.
Draft agreement
Last edited by Overtaker; Jun 29, 2011 at 11:26 PM.
Why does this not surprise me at all for a race being held in Austin.... 
Jun 30, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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Its douche bags like this that make me really not like living in Austin sometimes. However, the reality of it is most of this drivel is from the Kalifornia transplant hippies that have been migrating here for years.
*Note: If you don't like the way things are here in Texas please stay out there in the land of the fruits and nuts. Sheesh.
*Note: If you don't like the way things are here in Texas please stay out there in the land of the fruits and nuts. Sheesh.
Jun 30, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Really doesn't seem like that much to ask. Kind of typical window dressing, and the Go Green auto rally, and solar powered vehicle and bicycle races sound fun. It's a liberal town for Texas, but it's still Texas, and the food is incredible. I can't wait for this race.