Comments on: Live Earth To Be Carbon Neutral, Model of Sustainable Entertainment

By: Murdoc Online

Murdoc Online — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:36:13 +0000

Live Earth Update…

A reader wondered why I only pointed out the energy costs of the global Live Earth and not the “carbon neutral” campaign intended to offset those costs. Here are those plans according to a link sent along with the message: * First off, John Picard, t…

By: James

James — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:24:36 +0000

The Live Earth events will be devastating for the environment with millions of people on the move, and private jets flying stars and their entourage.

Carbon offsetting maybe makes you feel good, but has no impact. If you want to be green then DO NOT FLY! Buying a tree does not take away the damage you did, no matter how good it makes you feel.

Please read this article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=466775&in_page_id=1879

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 02:15:45 +0000

Live Earth its a joke. Offset Carbon credits my arse, what does that really mean, they purchase some credits in a developing nation to plant a gnetically modified plantation forest or a biofuel crop on land they have evicted the indigenous farmer from who now cant afford his grain for food because Gore wants his grain as a carbon offset bio-fuel…give me a break. Please , just cos your hugging a tree dont keep your eyes closed. Awareness of climate change, even the Amazonian rain forest dweller never seen by a westerner is aware of climate change, f**k all this awareness crap, Gore and Madonna do something about it or get off the stage…literally.

By: Kamikaze News » Blog Archive » Live Earth: 7+ concerts on 7ish continents on 7/7/07

Thu, 17 May 2007 14:41:06 +0000

[...] virtual concerts would be less energy intensive, but members of the Live Earth Green Team are doing their best to green up the events. From the Live Earth site: All Live Earth venues will be designed and constructed by a [...]

By: » Carbon Offsets

» Carbon Offsets — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:24:58 +0000

[...] never really understood the carbon offset idea. Al Gore, John Edwards, the Academy Awards, rock concerts, even towns have declared “carbon neutral” not by reducing their own consumption of [...]

By: Berry.b

Berry.b — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:09:36 +0000

Also tickets for Live Earth concert will be available at this weekend. But only for concert at Wembley Stadium in London and for concert at Giants Stadium in New Jersey.

By: Live Earth - Climate Change Concert » Celsias

Live Earth - Climate Change Concert » Celsias — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:59:34 +0000

[...] Ecorazzi has shared some insights about the intended carbon neutral status of the concerts: – First off, John Picard, the award-winning sustainability expert and former member of President Clintonâ€™s Green White House task force, is leading the SOS team of sustainability experts. SOS (Save Our Selves) is the green group behind the entertainment at Live Earth. Anyways, their job is to follow the waste streams of this concert, and as I mentioned previously, cover their tracks with green sustainable offsets. Weâ€™re may even likely see the first concert powered entirely from the garbage of the people attending. You can read more about this type of technology here. – Second, all electricity powering the event will be from renewable sources. From bio-diesel to solar to wind. – All concession stands will be directed to use biodegradable plastics (corn-based) and waste will efficiently reduced through organized on-site recycling. – CFL and LED lighting will reign supreme from on-stage to the performersâ€™ trailers. In fact, any hotel wishing to accommodate Live Earth staff, must switch out any inefficient lights with either CFL or LED alternatives. Additionally, non-toxic cleaners will be used for cleaning, and recycle bins provided for each room. – All air travel for Live Earth will be offset with carbon credits. – Ecorazzi [...]

By: Nick Rosen

Nick Rosen — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:43:50 +0000

I am afraid I side with PMRC Victim on this debate. PEople like Al Gore, KT Tunstall and others are just undermining the imortance of the green message. The news that KT is to get rid of her car is just sick-making really – so is she going to walk to her gigs? I don’t think so. And as Gore jets around the world — well I do not want to bang on too much – please see my article “Gore is a bore” at
http://www.off-grid.net/index.php?p=643

Thanks
OffGridNick in London
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By: Bloggernista

Bloggernista — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:26:57 +0000

Michael is right. Concerts and dance clubs are not going away. I wouldn’t want them to. there is something ingrained in our dna that makes us want to not only dance, but to do so in together. Environmentalists need to lighten up and stop being so dour. You’ll never build a powerful enough movement to effect the necessary global change by being bitter.

The good that Live earth does in getting people educated and activated will fare exceed its power consumption.

By: michael

michael — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 02:07:44 +0000

I also think this concert will set an example for the rest of the music industry — whose tours each year contribute an incredible amount of waste. If Live Earth can be a model of inspiration for other venues to reduce, reuse, and recycle — the planet will be better off as a result.

Concerts are not going to go away. The best we can do is make them more sustainable. I’m hopeful we’ll see some residual effects as a result of this event!