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 Nothing says summer like a barbecue! Relaxing outdoors, sipping cool drinks, lounging by a pool or lake, all while enjoying the wafting smell of dinner on the grill. There are multiple arguments regarding the difference in taste and convenience between charcoal and gas but what about the environmental effects? Is one greener than the other? Fill us in on what you know on how to throw the greenest BBQ possible and then be sure to check back for more sizzling details from the Live Earth Green Team. [more]Greening the 4th of July sounds a little impossible doesn’t it? And sort of un-fun. So in a departure from our usual “What’s Greener?” format here on the Live Earth Blog, we’d like you to tell us about your independence - or your dependence! Keep reading and find out what we mean: [more] Everyone here at Live Earth has been thinking about the year that’s passed since our concert events last summer. In the intervening time “green” has become part of the international conversation, and of course Al Gore and the IPCC shared the Nobel prize for their work on climate issues. While we are proud of our contribution to the growing global awareness of the climate crisis, we’re also very much focused on how to advance global solutions, because we’re still not seeing strong global leadership. Japan, Canada, and the United States are blocking discussion of targets for reductions of greenhouse gas emissions at the G8 summit. Our friends at Avaaz.org are taking out an ad and have started a petition demanding responsible leadership - you can sign on and support the ad here. [more] |
  Today, Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore outlined his bold vision for the future of America’s energy needs at D.A.R. Constitution Hall. The speech offered a new way of thinking about our energy production and consumption and a new sense of what is possible when we choose to work together. [more]If you’re going to Bonnaroo in Tennessee or to Rothbury in Michigan, keep your eyes out for the Live Earth Film Series, which will be featured at both events. Rothbury is looking for help with its greening - find out more here. [more]
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