by Maya Gutierrez
Why was a representative of the National Hockey League (NHL) in Paris for the United Nations Climate Change Conference? Journalist Kevin Blackistone met with the NHL’s vice president for corporate and social responsibility, Omar Mitchell, to discuss the NHL’s unexpected presence at the conference. According to Mitchell, climate change and water scarcity uniquely impact hockey, which at the community level depends on cold weather and fresh water. The NHL seeks to promote water restoration and other sustainable practices. In furtherance of these goals, the NHL has created an eco-friendly mandate “NHL Green” to combat climate change. Continue reading