Apple goes green, leaves US Chamber over eco issues

Computer manufacturing giant Apple left the U.S. Chamber of Commerce citing differing positions on key environmental issues like climate change.

“Apple supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions, and it is frustrating to find the Chamber at odds with us in this effort,” the Washington Post cited a letter to the Chamber from Apple Vice President Catherine A. Novelli.

The Washington Post said the Chamber of Commerce, representing over 3 million businesses, has been criticizing the legislation geared to reduce gas emissions.

In a statement posted on its official website, Chamber President and Chief Executive Thomas J. Donohue said the group supports the drive to protect the climate but the related legislation in the House of Representatives is flawed because it does not encourage more investment in green technologies.

“We oppose the Waxman-Markey bill because it is neither comprehensive nor international, and it falls short on moving renewable and alternative technologies into the marketplace and enabling our transition to a lower carbon future,” Donohue said.

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Sources: Washington Post, US Chamber of Commerce, Wall Street Journal, Greenpeace

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