by Frank Sesno
What do the Vancouver Olympics have to do with Sir Richard Branson’s
“Carbon War Room” and solar power? We hear from venture capitalist Jack
Hidary on this Planet Forward webisode.
Hidary and Branson aren’t just enjoying the sporting events at the
Vancouver Olympics. They’ve started a “Carbon War Room”
which is looking for market-driven solutions to climate change. And
they met with over 50 mayors to discuss how entrepreneurs can help
cities go green.
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