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Yankee Stadium To Go Green, Team Hire Environmental Science Expert

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – We all know the Yankees’ pinstripes are dark blue, nut now the team is going green.

The Bombers are teaming up with the United Nations to become the first professional sports team to hire an environmental adviser to monitor the sustainability of their stadium.

Dr. Allen Hershkowitz is a native New Yorker who is an environmental science expert.

Dr. Allen Hershkowitz (credit: CBS2)

His primary focuses will be on energy use, waste management, water conservation, and food services.

“To use this particular platform of the Yankees, one of the most visible organizations on the planet, to try to help protect life on earth, it’s a very powerful moment,” said Hershkowitz.