The Los Angeles Times reports that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders agreed Wednesday on a plan to cut by 25% the amount of greenhouse gases emitted from California electric power plants, refineries and other sources by the year 2020. It would make California the first state in the nation to fight global warming by slapping caps on carbon dioxide and other emissions.

As curbing emissions is an essential step in this immense global problem, and as legislation of corporate action is necessary in solving it, Root applauds these steps. In doing so, we encourage further action on the part of the global community and the rest of our 49 states to act now to restrain and repair the damage done to our fragile ecosystem.

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Bike ride 35, 65 or 100 miles and enjoy an organic, vegan meal at the end of your ride.

A Green Event in our town that encourages nonprofit groups and small businesses to get involved by hosting rest stops. This is a great way for organizations and businesses to introduce participants to the flavor of their mission.

Founded in 2003, OrganicAthlete is a nonprofit organization that unites people in a global effort to create a better world through sport. Their mission is to promote health and ecological stewardship among athletes of all ages and abilities by sharing information, building community and inspiring through athletic example. The Tour d’Organics simultaneously promotes their educational mission, brings communities together in celebration of health and the environment, serves as a model for how athletic events can be ecologically sustainable, and generates a revenue base from which to further the mission.

The Tour d’Organics is a great way to explore farming communities and meet the people who grow your food. For rest-stop refreshments and post-ride meals, as much local food as possible is served.

Each rest stop will be well stocked with produce from the farms and other munchies including fruit, boiled potatoes, energy bars, and nut butters from Living Tree Community Foods. The 65 and 100 mile rides include a substantial lunch. After the ride, there will be a delicious vegan meal made from locally grown produce. All food is included with registration. Massage will also be available after the ride.

Organic Athlete does everything they can to make this a green and ecologically sustainable event. Methods include: printing all printed materials on tree-free or 100% recycled paper with vegetable based inks, offering only 100% organic and plant-based food, using food containers made from compostable materials, making every effort to make the events carbon neutral and zero waste, encouraging and facilitating carpooling with Spaceshare.

Register, ride and share in the bounty of our incredible county, Sunday August 20th.

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