LIVE EARTH: DOCUMENTING THE RECYCLING OF THE PRODUCT CALLED AL GORE

What says ecology more than a hundred rich superstars jumping in their private planes and flying all over the world to give free concerts?

That's right, it's "Live Earth 2007", an Al Gore production. With feeds from cities such as New York, London, Johannesburg, Rio De Janero, Tokyo, Sidney, Hamburg and Shanghai, it will be the largest single benefit for any cause to date.

The mission of the SOS campaign is to empower individuals to change their consumer behaviors and motivate corporations and political leaders to enact decisive measures to combat the climate crisis.

Hmmm....change our consumer behaviors. Take for example, the belt pictured above right. It is actually made from reclaimed London Fire Department brigade hose. Cool. They even have a tee shirt made from...well...let them explain it.

The eco-friendly tees are made in Los Angeles, certified 100% Organic Bamboo and printed with organic, water-based inks. Live Earth, in partnership with Aude, has distributed the limited edition tees to the following artists and celebrities involved in making music history: Madonna, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Pharrell Williams, Lenny Kravitz, KT Tunstall, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, The Police, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, James Blunt, Linkin Park, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Ludacris, Melissa Etheridge and many more.

One of the neatest surprises will be seeing Al Gore on a Japanese stage as a hologram. A hologram being an image with absolutely no physical substance. I am especially looking forward to this, as Gore hasn't appeared anywhere as a hologram since the last two Presidential elections.

But, Gore is reveling in his new found success, and celebrity. His book sold millions, he won the Oscar, he has appeared all over the world on television broadcasts, and his speaking tour, and he has achieved the respect and dignity he so desperately needed after losing two consecutive presidential elections.

Yes, I'll be watching, if only to figure out who on earth some of these so called "celebrities" are. I am going to watch, and when I come out the other side of the television tunnel, I will be instantly well versed in the hottest music acts of the day. I will be ultra hip and cool in a matter of four or five hours. Well OK, probably not.

I am thinking this is basically the MDA telethon and Al is the new Jerry Lewis. Should be fun. I love getting eco-friendly advise from rich celebrities who jot the world in their personal, private planes. Now if I would recycle a little and buy a Prius, the world will be safe.