Blog de Live Earth
Enviado por Live Earth, 19 julho, 2007 - 00:30
A number of people have written to Live Earth with concerns about the mercury contained in Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs). While this is a real concern when it comes to possible breakage of the bulbs and disposal at the end of their long, efficient life, it is important to remember that electricity generation from coal fired power-plants also releases mercury into the atmosphere.
Enviado por Live Earth, 13 julho, 2007 - 13:51
This is the beginning of a new and exciting collaboration between the conservation and entertainment worlds in South Africa on issues of climate change and the wider South African environment.
Enviado por Live Earth, 13 julho, 2007 - 09:54
More than 2 billion of us joined together on 7.7.07 and with one voice demanded an end to the climate crisis. We now have the responsibility to carry this movement forward and force our leaders to take actio
Enviado por Live Earth, 11 julho, 2007 - 15:07
The Police, Fall Out Boy, Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Metallica, John Legend, Spinal Tap...! Did you miss your favorite act on 7/7/07? You can see highlights and songs from all the concerts online at www.LiveEarth.msn.com!
Enviado por Live Earth, 9 julho, 2007 - 16:40
Millions of people attended the concerts and the 10,000+ "Friends of Live Earth" events and house parties in 195 countries. Millions of people watched or heard the event online, on TV, or on the radio.Millions pledged to change their own actions and hold our leadership accountable.
Enviado por Live Earth, 9 julho, 2007 - 06:27
25 year old talking on her cell phone: "yeah, so i took the pledge this weekend and went out and bought a bunch of those special lightbulbs."
Enviado por Live Earth, 7 julho, 2007 - 23:41
A landmark audience of viewers from around the world has united at www.LiveEarth.MSN.com to experience the excitement of today’s Live Earth concerts and to confront the threat of global warming. As of 3:00 p.m. EDT, MSN had received a total of more than 10 million video streams and has the most simultaneous viewers of any online concert ever.
Viewers worldwide have already watched the Live Earth concerts via the live webcast, and the LiveEarth.MSN.com audience will only increase. On-demand footage of all performances, along with artist interviews, backstage footage, easy searching capabilities for specific songs, artists and more, will be available from all eight official concerts at LiveEarth.MSN.com for the next several weeks.
“History is being made today,†said Joanne Bradford, corporate vice president and chief media officer of MSN. “Millions of people around the world have joined together to fight the climate crisis. The over 10 million streams MSN has delivered so far today represent a milestone in live Internet broadcasting. We expect to see an even greater number of streams after the concerts are over as people return to watch their favorite performances or enjoy them for the first time if they missed the concerts live.â€Â
“Live Earth is committed to providing our global audience with ways to “Answer the Call†and individually make a difference to help solve the climate crisis,†said Kevin Wall, founder and producer of Live Earth. “By providing the opportunity to view the shows in their entirety online, coupled with our unique solutions campaign we’re able to communicate this message on a mass-scale in a way that engages people and inspires them to act.â€Â
Enviado por Live Earth, 7 julho, 2007 - 18:01
A landmark audience of viewers from around the world has united at www.LiveEarth.MSN.com to experience the excitement of today’s Live Earth concerts and to confront the threat of global warming. As of 3:00 p.m. EDT, MSN had received a total of more than 10 million video streams and has the most simultaneous viewers of any online concert ever.
Viewers worldwide have already watched the Live Earth concerts via the live webcast, and the LiveEarth.MSN.com audience will only increase. On-demand footage of all performances, along with artist interviews, backstage footage, easy searching capabilities for specific songs, artists and more, will be available from all eight official concerts at LiveEarth.MSN.com for the next several weeks.
“History is being made today,†said Joanne Bradford, corporate vice president and chief media officer of MSN. “Millions of people around the world have joined together to fight the climate crisis. The over 10 million streams MSN has delivered so far today represent a milestone in live Internet broadcasting. We expect to see an even greater number of streams after the concerts are over as people return to watch their favorite performances or enjoy them for the first time if they missed the concerts live.â€Â
“Live Earth is committed to providing our global audience with ways to “Answer the Call†and individually make a difference to help solve the climate crisis,†said Kevin Wall, founder and producer of Live Earth. “By providing the opportunity to view the shows in their entirety online, coupled with our unique solutions campaign we’re able to communicate this message on a mass-scale in a way that engages people and inspires them to act.â€Â
Enviado por Live Earth, 7 julho, 2007 - 16:49
A landmark audience of viewers from around the world has united at www.LiveEarth.MSN.com to experience the excitement of today’s Live Earth concerts and to confront the threat of global warming.
Enviado por Live Earth, 7 julho, 2007 - 16:26
Spinal Tap just finished a dynamic set that included the song "Stonehendge" featuring the band's patented midget-sized replica of the ancient wonder. The band also premiered its hot new tune, "Warmer Than Hell," which was created specifically for Live Earth. Spinal Tap capped off their Live Earth appearance by inviting "every bass player in the known universe" to join the onstage for their last song "Big Bottom". Bassists from many of bands on the Live Earth line-up, including the Foo Fighters, David Grey, Block Party, James Blunt and the Beastie Boys took part in the epic jamfest.
