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summer has finally kicked in here on the east coast of Canada - the weather, like everywhere, is whack. there seems little doubt the bizarre climate changes we've seen in the past ten years are a direct reflection of the slow-but-getting-faster degradation of our environment. despite all the talk we do amongst ourselves and in the media, it still seems people really don't care, or perhaps just don't take it seriously. they still drive the three blocks to the supermarket, still dump chemicals down the drain, still consume like it will never run out and still support corporations and manufactures that exploit not only the earth but also the folks who live there. i saw LOTS of Nike wearing celebrities at Live Earth. and lot of plastic water bottles. and there's been lots of posts about the jets they flew in on, the power consumed by the stadiums and overall air of decadence and invulnerability that any huge celebrity gathering seems to generate.
if the best way to lead is by example - then what the hell was Live Earth setting as an example? perhaps a few small concerts in the park, or many many small outdoor concerts, set up and run on a more grass roots level would have sent a stronger message. if the need is to cut down on excess and to lean towards sustainability - then why not promote the idea with similar tactics? maybe we need to BE what we say we are. ACT what we believe.