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There has been a lot of criticism (often from those who are the largest carbon emitters and consumers of natural resources on the planet) about the live earth event.

Generally the criticism follows along the same line: what is it about? look at all the carbon they are producing! etc etc.

So without further ado here is what the organizers want people to do:

1. To demand that my country join an international treaty within the next 2 years that cuts global warming pollution by 90% in developed countries and by more than half worldwide in time for the next generation to inherit a healthy earth;
2. To take personal action to help solve the climate crisis by reducing my own CO2 pollution as much as I can and offsetting the rest to become “carbon neutral;
3. To fight for a moratorium on the construction of any new generating facility that burns coal without the capacity to safely trap and store the CO2;
4. To work for a dramatic increase in the energy efficiency of my home, workplace, school, place of worship, and means of transportation;
5. To fight for laws and policies that expand the use of renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on oil and coal;
6. To plant new trees and to join with others in preserving and protecting forests; and,
7. To buy from businesses and support leaders who share my commitment to solving the climate crisis and building a sustainable, just, and prosperous world for the 21st century.

Basically live earth is an event designed to kick-off and strengthen existing grass roots groups, and individuals to take action on climate change. With the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 90% within a generation.