I thought it was to raise awareness about global warning. Do we really need any more talk about GW? If someone doesn't know about it they are living under a rock!
2007-07-12 06:39:54 · 15 answers · asked by en tu cabeza 4 in Environment ➔ Global Warming
The point was to get publicity for Al Gore for his race for the presidency of The United States, and make some money of the side.
Stopping Global Warming had nothing to do with it.
2007-07-12 06:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I know I'm going to get lambasted for this but...
I think it was to keep Al Gore relevant to the public.
I don't buy into the global warming argument much. That said, do I think recycling and cutting carbon emissions are a waste of time? Absolutely not! However, the science on both sides of the argument tends to be very self serving and very dramatic.
Expample #1: WE ARE KILLING THE PLANET!!! No, we're not, we're killing oursevles. The planet will survice us.
Example #2: Emissions from coal burning power plants do not have a large effect on the environment and keeps power cheap. Tell that to all the people with respitory maladies, which have increased over the last 50yrs, how much does that cost?
Global Warming is a polarizing issue being used by politicians and special interest groups. And division begits failure on all fronts.
My two cents. Have a great day all.
2007-07-12 14:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
That was the ostensible purpose. Maybe it helped. But with all the urgings for people to use their cell phones to "text in your pledge" to help reduce GW, I had to wonder why they seemed so focussed on gadgets and gizmos and nonessential foofaraws. A call for simplicity would have been much more to the point. The laudible aspect of the concert was that it was held in so many different locations, enabling people to participate without so much lengthy, energy-consuming travel.
2007-07-12 13:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by dig4words 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To allow the mafia style recording companies another opportunity to rip off consumers with another already easy to produce disc set offered as an over-priced way to support the environment while destroying it at the same time with all of the chemicals in the electronics, the way the media will be produced, them driving around in their Benzes, etc ...
2007-07-12 15:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by Wire Tapped 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To create a large influx of money into the bank accounts of those involved in the organization of and performances during the concert.
2007-07-12 14:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The proceeds are sent to http://www.climateprotect.org and the amount will be announced this week. Although the concert used a lot of energy, they purchased carbon offsets to keep it green. An H2 Hummer gets 10mpg, and usually carries one person. A jet gets 1mpg, but carries 20 people. So a jet is actually more efficient. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulfstream_G500/G550
2007-07-12 14:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by russ m 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No it was to make money . The hole global warming is making Gore millions.
2007-07-12 15:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It gave a bunch of has-beens something to do for a weekend.
How much CO2 was released with all that dope smoking?
2007-07-12 15:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
To resolve the angelic conflict !!!
2007-07-12 13:43:28 · answer #9 · answered by lizabopeep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frustrating, isn't it?
You are not alone:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070705025637.vyh5u7g0&show_article=1
Even the musicians think it's crazy.
2007-07-13 02:36:46 · answer #10 · answered by 3DM 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋