Comments on: Rio’s Live Earth concert back on. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:33:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: DougO http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3917666 DougO Sun, 08 Jul 2007 02:18:30 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3917666 As part of the Live Earth Pledge Al Gore just asked people to "join with others in preserving and protecting forests." Forests really do store a lot of carbon in both the plants and the soil, but logging unfortunately releases massive amounts of carbon. There are alternatives that could really help, such as thinning instead of clearcutting, and allowing tree farms to grow for longer periods before they are harvested. It should be obvious that we need to protect all of the last remaining old-growth forests which are like giant carbon reservoirs. If you are interested in this topic here is a link to a good report on the topic: http://tinyurl.com/2epzrk We really need to respect all of life on our planet because "Life" is the "carbon pump" that will ultimately bring atmospheric carbon levels down so that future generations can continue to enjoy a livable climate. http://www.liveearthtree.com/?id=4258 As part of the Live Earth Pledge Al Gore just asked people to “join with others in preserving and protecting forests.”

Forests really do store a lot of carbon in both the plants and the soil, but logging unfortunately releases massive amounts of carbon. There are alternatives that could really help, such as thinning instead of clearcutting, and allowing tree farms to grow for longer periods before they are harvested. It should be obvious that we need to protect all of the last remaining old-growth forests which are like giant carbon reservoirs.

If you are interested in this topic here is a link to a good report on the topic: http://tinyurl.com/2epzrk

We really need to respect all of life on our planet because “Life” is the “carbon pump” that will ultimately bring atmospheric carbon levels down so that future generations can continue to enjoy a livable climate.

http://www.liveearthtree.com/?id=4258

]]> By: jotromundo http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912692 jotromundo Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:12:41 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912692 Litl' Al et al, A good meeting place is Real Chopp, av Barata Ribeiro & rua Paula Freitas. Off the beach but close enough. Good cold beer. Abraços Litl’ Al et al,
A good meeting place is Real Chopp, av Barata Ribeiro & rua Paula Freitas. Off the beach but close enough. Good cold beer.
Abraços

]]> By: wags http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912503 wags Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:28:58 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912503 Why is it that anything remotely tied to Al Gore brings out every crazy on the interwebs? Why is it that anything remotely tied to Al Gore brings out every crazy on the interwebs?

]]> By: Troll http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912469 Troll Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:41:46 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912469 And any carbon credits that are purchased to offset the pollution generated by the event will go to line al gores pocket. Another corporatist making money off a dying planet and the fears of the little people. And any carbon credits that are purchased to offset the pollution generated by the event will go to line al gores pocket. Another corporatist making money off a dying planet and the fears of the little people.

]]> By: ED http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912452 ED Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:56:36 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912452 it's a drama :) :) :) it’s a drama :) :) :)

]]> By: Mr. President http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912423 Mr. President Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:46:25 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912423 heh, Flaco... nice one. heh, Flaco…

nice one.

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912421 Zooey Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:44:57 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912421 <em>Moma Zooey has spawned fine upstanding kiddies who cuss like sailors just like mommy herself. Comment by Flaco </em> So? Moma Zooey has spawned fine upstanding kiddies who cuss like sailors just like mommy herself.
Comment by Flaco

So?

]]> By: Flaco http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912384 Flaco Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:24:00 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912384 Eat shit and die. mommy has a potty mouth…. Comment by Flaco Then tell your mother to shut the f*ck up. Comment by Zooey ============================ Moma Zooey has spawned fine upstanding kiddies who cuss like sailors just like mommy herself. Eat shit and die.

mommy has a potty mouth….
Comment by Flaco

Then tell your mother to shut the f*ck up.

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Moma Zooey has spawned fine upstanding kiddies who cuss like sailors just like mommy herself.

]]> By: Marcella Perry http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912173 Marcella Perry Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:13:45 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912173 All of your comments are lame and off topic. WTF? All of your comments are lame and off topic. WTF?

]]> By: muckdog http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912159 muckdog Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:01:30 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912159 Remember when rock stars were anti-establishment? Now they're tools of the Democrats. It used to be about music. About rock and roll. Now? Pffffft. I'll be doing my part to solve "global warming." I'll have my TV off this weekend. Please join me! Remember when rock stars were anti-establishment? Now they’re tools of the Democrats. It used to be about music. About rock and roll. Now? Pffffft.

I’ll be doing my part to solve “global warming.” I’ll have my TV off this weekend. Please join me!

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912088 Zooey Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:28:09 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912088 <em>mommy has a potty mouth…. Comment by Flaco </em> Then tell your mother to shut the f*ck up. mommy has a potty mouth….
Comment by Flaco

Then tell your mother to shut the f*ck up.

]]> By: Flaco http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912054 Flaco Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:13:21 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912054 Eat shit and die. Comment by Zooey --------------------------------------- mommy has a potty mouth.... Eat shit and die.

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mommy has a potty mouth….

]]> By: Flaco http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912028 Flaco Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:01:39 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912028 POWER TO THE PEOPLE! Comment by unbelievable -------------------------------------- You in France yet. I'll help you move. Were do I send my donation? What number is your trailer? POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

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You in France yet. I’ll help you move. Were do I send my donation?
What number is your trailer?

]]> By: Flaco http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912020 Flaco Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:59:18 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912020 Take the Live Earth Pledge HERE. I took the pledge man Earth first, doobie second. Take the Live Earth Pledge HERE.

I took the pledge man Earth first, doobie second.

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912003 Zooey Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:54:38 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912003 <em>Zooey’s Air Conditioner is Back On Comment by The Captain</em> Eat shit and die. Zooey’s Air Conditioner is Back On
Comment by The Captain

Eat shit and die.

]]> By: Flaco http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3912001 Flaco Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:54:11 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3912001 Yea Earth first after the doobies. Global tokage! Yea Earth first after the doobies.
Global tokage!

]]> By: Litl' AL http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3911993 Litl' AL Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:52:17 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3911993 Guys we need to set up a meeting place. I have some hashish & some thai sticks. Wowowowow! Guys we need to set up a meeting place. I have some hashish & some thai sticks. Wowowowow!

]]> By: Flaco http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3911983 Flaco Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:49:51 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3911983 POWER TO THE PEOPLE! Comment by unbelievable ----------------------------------------- Yea doobie power! I feel like my old hippies days are here again... POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

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Yea doobie power!

I feel like my old hippies days are here again…

]]> By: Cheap Petty Officer http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3911958 Cheap Petty Officer Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:45:18 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3911958 Can I get you some new ball bearings, sir? You seem to have worn this pair out. Sir. Can I get you some new ball bearings, sir?
You seem to have worn this pair out.
Sir.

]]> By: The Captain http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3911933 The Captain Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:36:24 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/05/rio-live-earth-concert-back-on/#comment-3911933 "Rio’s Live Earth concert back on." Hopefully the next headline will be: Zooey's Air Conditioner is Back On “Rio’s Live Earth concert back on.”

Hopefully the next headline will be:

Zooey’s Air Conditioner is Back On

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