Monday, August 01, 2011

6 green leaders in red states - Eco-oil country? (1)


They may not be preaching to the choir, but the following green advocates have paved the way for pragmatic, eco-friendly efforts in traditionally conservative states.

It seems unlikely that there would be a growing green movement in Houston, Texas, the heart of American oil country.

But there is one, and Laura Spanjian is leading it. Last year, Spanjian left her campaign to be San Francisco Supervisor to work for Houston's Mayor Annise Parker. Spanjian is now Houston's Sustainability Director.

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