The Sierra Club is now accepting applications for the Green Energy and Green Livelihoods Award! The chosen grassroots non-governmental organization will get a $100,000 and recognition as an outstanding environmental success in India. After all, effective organizations deserve credit for their effort in environmentally-related and constructive community-based work.
[more]Live from Mumbai!
It was thrilling to be at our press conference last night in Mumbai - Our incredible partners IPCC Chair Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, renowned director (and blogger!) Shekar Kapur, and global superstar Amitabh Bachchan faced a huge wall of cameras along with our founder Kevin Wall. Former Vice President Al Gore was present via satellite and everyone answered questions - which came in Hindi and English from a group of Mumbai’s finest local, national, and international press outlets. Click through to see what it looked like onstage at the end of the press conference…
[more]“Little Live Earth”
Live Earth has inspired many groups and organizations around the world to take action and to make a difference one way or another. About a month ago, Live Earth ran across an article that announced that a small town in New York, Greenville, NY to be specific, was hosting a Live Earth event. One year later, our call to action is still being answered nation-wide.
[more]The Ginger Ninjas
A remarkably sustainable band, the Ginger Ninjas, toured 5,000 miles from North California to South Mexico, by bicycle, carrying all instruments and equipment on their bikes, including a 1000w bicycle-powered sound system, sans automobile support.
Now they are planning a world tour in the same fashion, starting late august on the East Coast. The band believes that the idea, “bigger, faster, more” has run its course, leaving a mountain of environmental and social woes and a void of meaning. Into that void rides the Pleasant Revolution, a transformational way of working and living that restores environmental and cultural vitality and returns deep meaning to ordinary human experience.
[more]“We” Campaign Unveils New “Switch” Ad
Check it out! During NBC’s coverage of the Olympics, the “We” Campaign will launch a new national television ad entitled “Switch.” This ad is aimed at promoting the campaign’s challenge to repower America and will feature Americans of all backgrounds flipping on a 25-foot light switch – making the change from fossil fuels to renewable forms of energy.
[more]FOOT: an environmental collective for artists in Sweden
7.7.07 was not only a big bay for us, it was the official starting day of Sweden’s Friends of Old Trees (FOOT). The main purpose of FOOT is to improve the ecological footprints of the artists, while influencing their fans to do the same.
[more]New Website Provides Energy Efficiency Rebates
Answering the need to save money and reduce carbon emissions when it comes to residential energy efficiency, the new website - www.greenmadesimple.com presents the first comprehensive database for local, state and national incentives, rebates and special offers.
[more]One year later…July 7 2008.
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]Are you a lover or a fighter?
Check out the latest from the We Campaign’s “There’s One Thing We Can Agree On” series!
[more]Live Earth Film Series featured on Apple’s Quicktime pages
In honor of Earth Day, our friends at Quicktime are featuring the Live Earth Film Series. This will only be live for a short time, but we’re happy to have this opportunity to share our films with a wide audience.
Check it out at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/guide/entertainment/
An Earth Day Message from Kevin Wall
For Earth Day, we’ve created a list of some simple ideas we can all commit to - pick at least one you haven’t tried yet and start tomorrow as part of the growing community of people making a difference. We’re asking everyone who works here to do the same. Click here for a list of simple changes you can make. Tell us what you’re going to do!
[more]Al Gore launches the We campaign: We can solve the climate crisis!
The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection — a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore, which we launched with our first Live Earth concert on 7.07.07. The We Campaign’s ultimate aim is to halt global warming. They are beginning with educating people in the US and around the world that the climate crisis is both urgent and solvable.
[more]Live Earth Film Series now on ABSOLUT.com!
We’re happy to announce the launch of a new home online for the Live Earth Film Series. http://liveearth.absolut.com will display new films each week and keep you updated on Live Earth Films showing at film festivals around the United States.
[more]LIVE EARTH SHORT FILMS on Scholastic’s new Act Green! kids website
Scholastic is launching ACT GREEN! at www.scholastic.com/actgreen, a fun, educational website designed to motivate and empower kids to take action in school, at home and in their community to preserve the environment. This multi-media website provides kids, parents and teachers with customized green plans, expert tips, and a “Greenroom” to share ideas with other kids. Live Earth is pleased to provide several films from the Live Earth Film Series for kids, parents, and teachers to view on the ACT GREEN! site.
[more]LIVE EARTH SHORT FILMS: ABSOLUT and Live Earth Team up for Sundance and ABSOLUT Global Cooling Campaign
Kicking off the year-long initiative, five notable films will be showcased at the ABSOLUT Live Earth Green Screen Lounge at the Sundance Film Festival from January 18 through January 24. Can’t make the festival? Find out how to see the films here.
[more]New Year’s Resolutions- Tell us about yours.
You’ve changed your lightbulbs…you’re buying organic, local food when you can, and you’re taking public transportation or carpooling. Here at Live Earth, we’re always looking for new ideas and creative solutions to make live easier, and greener. What’s your green resolution for 2008?
[more]Write to Your Representative!
Are you inspired to get your representatives to take a stand? With the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bali right around the corner, it’s a great time to remind your representatives that we need a treaty, now! Spread the word, and demand change. Write a letter to your governmental representatives:
[more]Top 10 Ways To Have A Green Thanksgiving
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Climate Crisis Solution From Edward G.
Check your investments.
[more]Live Earth New York Was The Second Time I heard Al Gore Speak
and was equally impressed both times.
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