The Discovery Channel Team today announce🌠d it is going "Green♛" by becoming carbon neutral beginning with the (and retroactive to January 1). The team plans to reach its goal of carbon neutrality through a combination of energy savings, reduced carbon emissions and investments in carbon offsets.

The Disco squad of the 2007 Tour will ride wi﷽th green-accented jerseys, shorts, helmets and cars. The goal is to educate fans on the risks associated with climate change, provide everyday solutions and inspire them to simply "ride a bike" as an alternative means of travel.

"Global warming has becomღe a major concern worldwide and our sport and team is uniquely positi♓oned to raise awareness about the importance of being more 'green,'" said Team Manager Johan Bruyneel. "We realize that there have been others helping in this cause, like the US-based Kodak Gallery Team, and our hope is that we can also help lead the way forward."