While some joker will no doubt chime in and say that this phrase is a contradiction in terms, we're looking for a "green (political) conservative" to join our blogging team.

From the time we created our editorial policies, we agreed that we wanted to remain neutral in terms of our political leanings. We'd focus on green political issues, and praise or criticize based on results or potential results; not on party or ideological labels. We know that there are people on both sides of the political spectrum who share our passion for green living, and our concerns about the environmental challenges that face us. We want our readers to recognize that there are "green options" in the political realm, also.

As such, we want to expand our political coverage, and present views from both sides of that (artificial) divide of right and left. Ryan, our current politics writer, will be representing the progressive side; we need someone that feels more comfortable with a conservative take on the environmental issues of the day.

What we're looking for: in short, a "green conservative." That is, someone who tends to favor free-market solutions to environmental problems over those created by government. This person could certainly fall into the "energy hawk" category. While party affiliation isn't as important to us as ideas, we'd guess that this writer would identify as a Republican, or maybe even a Libertarian.

What we don't want: a "red meat" ideologue (on either side). We're looking for reasoned arguments, not bashing the other side. We know Ryan's up to the job for the progressive side, and we also know there are plenty of green conservatives who can make their argument with eloquence. We do want passion, but passion for solutions…

Think you're the person for us? Or, do you know that person? Drop me an email or a private message, and tell me why. We'd love to get this feature going ASAP…