This is an interesting story in Sunday, Feb 3, NYT, Week in Review Section-- There are some quotes by Armory Lovins favorable about Wal-Mart.
Below are just snippits. Read the full article at New York Times go to Week in Review on left column.
QUOTING FROM THE ARTICLE
February 3, 2008 Wal-Mart: The New Washington By MICHAEL BARBARO
OBAMA, Clinton, McCain, Romney ... Wal-Mart?
The nation’s largest private employer sure sounds like it’s running for president these days....
It’s making sweeping commitments to reduce America’s energy use and improve its health care system. ...
As the federal government debates how to wean the country from its addiction to oil, Wal-Mart just announced it would require suppliers to make major appliances that use 25 percent less energy within the next three years.....