Live Earth Performers Branded Hypocrites

Green campaigners have branded some Live Earth performers hypocrites since their lifestyle gives them large carbon footprints.

"Madonna's Confessions tour produced 440 tonnes of CO2 in four months of last year. And that was just the flights between the countries, not taking into account the truckloads of equipment needed, the power to stage such a show and the transport of all the thousands of fans getting to the gigs. The Red Hot Chili Peppers produced 220 tonnes of CO2 with their private jet alone over six months on their last world tour which was 42 dates. The average a British person produces is 10 tonnes a year. We should now keep a close eye on whether Madonna and the others makes any changes to their own lifestyle." said John Buckley, managing director-of CarbonFootprint.com.

Organisers of Live Earth aim to set a "green example" for other music events by using methods such as sustainable lighting, carbon-neutral travel and eco-friendly electricity. Proceeds from the concerts will create a foundation to combat climate change led by The Alliance for Climate Protection, currently chaired by Al Gore.

Comments

[Liz]

Of course, people want to bring down any positive event such as this. And sure, everyone on planet earth contributes to Global Warming, whether they are aware of it or not. The whole point of this event is to present new ways to organize a major concert that are better for the environment. Hopefully performers will take what they learn to their own tours.