Live Earth Musicians Condemned as Hypocrites

Similar to the recent Live-8 concerts used to throw money at a problem that can’t be solved by throwing money at poverty, a series of live concerts aimed at raising awareness about climate change are in the works.

One small problem…

Many of the artists signed on to perform and “raise awareness” don’t even come close to practicing what they preach, and as such, concert promoters are labeling them hypocrites.

Madonna’s Confessions tour (flights alone) produced 440 tons of CO2 in only 4 months. The Red Hot Chili Peppers produced 220 tons of CO2 in six months. (the average American produces about 15,000 pounds of CO2 emissions in one year)

That’s just 2 examples out of almost 100 bands currently listed as performers for Live Earth… and that’s ONLY counting CO2 emissions from the flights needed to carry out their tours. That doesn’t count for equipment trucks, lighting etc..

I guess it’s not too much of a shock, as we’ve seen from many “green” folk in Hollywood… “Do as I say, not as I do” seems to be a reoccurring theme.