Oregon-based shoe maker Nike has resigned from its board position on the US Chamber of Commerce over a split on climate control regulation.

…Nike corporation said Wednesday it would abandon its position on the board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, citing differences with the business group on climate change.

The latest business to break with the Chamber, a top business group, Nike said they “fundamentally disagree” with the Chamber’s position on climate change and its decision to challenge an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling on carbon emissions.

According to a company statement

“Nike believes U.S. businesses must advocate for aggressive climate change legislation and that the United States needs to move rapidly into a sustainable economy to remain competitive and ensure continued economic growth,”

This is a principled and reasonable stance and I applaud Nike for taking it, though not enough to start buying their products. On the other hand they may re-sign convicted dog fighter, Michael Vick…

When Vick got himself locked up for dog fighting, among the many things he lost was his endorsement deal with the shoe company.

Now that Vick is back on the field, he is trying to get back to his old position of power. Being a Nike spokesman again would do just that, but Nike released a statement today saying they did not bring him back. Instead, they claim that they gave Vick some Nike supplies, but will not let him officially endorse Nike products – not yet, anyway.