Comments on: U2: Outrageous Carbon Footprint? http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint Philadelphia's resource for environmental news, companies, events & recycling do's & don'ts Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Julie Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:36:16 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-350 Interesting thoughts Bianca... very true. People also find 'hypocrisy' in eco-activists such as Al Gore, also. i know Bono's a huge advocate of Africa, but the water crisis there is a (blamed) result of our own carbon footprints. Thoughts? Interesting thoughts Bianca… very true. People also find ‘hypocrisy’ in eco-activists such as Al Gore, also.
i know Bono’s a huge advocate of Africa, but the water crisis there is a (blamed) result of our own carbon footprints. Thoughts?

]]> By: Bianca http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-349 Bianca Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:47:59 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-349 people come on. Please don't talk about hypocrisy when Bono is always helping people. So much money is given to charities for people who have little or no ways of surviving. He doesn't have to give a penny but he does. So don't say he's a hypocrite. He's helped the world in so many ways already. people come on. Please don’t talk about hypocrisy when Bono is always helping people. So much money is given to charities for people who have little or no ways of surviving. He doesn’t have to give a penny but he does. So don’t say he’s a hypocrite. He’s helped the world in so many ways already.

]]> By: Hogjil http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Hogjil Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:03:24 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-348 they have alunche a carbon program for fans... http://offsetoptions.cloudapp.net/u2-360/ they have alunche a carbon program for fans…

http://offsetoptions.cloudapp.net/u2-360/

]]> By: Howard http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Howard Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:45:38 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-346 I've heard from one of the truck drivers on the tour that U2 is using 210 semi tractor trailers...sounds hypicritcal to me I’ve heard from one of the truck drivers on the tour that U2 is using 210 semi tractor trailers…sounds hypicritcal to me

]]> By: Sandy http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Sandy Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:19:58 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-347 Do you know that Bono flies home to Ireland EVERY night of the Tour by private jet because he likes his home comforts. I am staff so I know this for a fact. Disgraceful hypocracy.... Do you know that Bono flies home to Ireland EVERY night of the Tour by private jet because he likes his home comforts. I am staff so I know this for a fact. Disgraceful hypocracy….

]]> By: Melissa http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-341 Melissa Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:50:48 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-341 Plenty of industry people fly commercial every day, and plenty of stars fly commercial too. I think in today's global environmental crisis, it is insanely selfish to fly charter unless absolutely necessary. Perhaps being green is now the "in" thing to do, but I also know of several big name stars who offset their carbon footprint every time they fly. It is easy, and not as expensive as you might imagine. When booking your airfare, there is an option for a luggage tag donation. There are different denominations and it tells you what percentage of your carbon footprint from your flight based on miles traveled and such is offset by the donation chosen. I am really kinda surprised that U2 doesn't offset their carbon footprint. With their situation, chartered travel is necessary.... but it is pretty irresponsible to not try to make up for what is spewed out of the turbines. Tsk Tsk U2. I think U2, while a phenominal band, is a little ...eh...for a concert for me. Too much worshipping.... This has pretty much solidified my opinion and WILL keep me out of their venues. Thanks for the info! Plenty of industry people fly commercial every day, and plenty of stars fly commercial too. I think in today’s global environmental crisis, it is insanely selfish to fly charter unless absolutely necessary. Perhaps being green is now the “in” thing to do, but I also know of several big name stars who offset their carbon footprint every time they fly. It is easy, and not as expensive as you might imagine. When booking your airfare, there is an option for a luggage tag donation. There are different denominations and it tells you what percentage of your carbon footprint from your flight based on miles traveled and such is offset by the donation chosen.

I am really kinda surprised that U2 doesn’t offset their carbon footprint. With their situation, chartered travel is necessary…. but it is pretty irresponsible to not try to make up for what is spewed out of the turbines. Tsk Tsk U2. I think U2, while a phenominal band, is a little …eh…for a concert for me. Too much worshipping…. This has pretty much solidified my opinion and WILL keep me out of their venues.

Thanks for the info!

]]> By: J. D'Ambrosio http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-345 J. D'Ambrosio Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:35:14 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-345 I agree Beth, local shows are a good option for live music. Plus, they have a chill vibe , often feels like a more bona fide experience than a big venue. And you're helping your footprint. I agree Beth, local shows are a good option for live music. Plus, they have a chill vibe , often feels like a more bona fide experience than a big venue.
And you’re helping your footprint.

]]> By: Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-344 Julie Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:36:11 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-344 I agree with both of you - I love U2, but it's a huge carbon footprint they're leaving. I realize they may 'need' a private plane on occasion (i didn't read the article, but i'm assuming they're chartered flights) but can't celebs take 'public transit' or commercial airlines ever? I know recently there have been articles that Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Timberlake, Ben Afflect, and others have all been flying commercial - http://www.tmz.com/2009/04/14/timberlake-and-pitt-the-other-mile-high-club/ . Any other celebs you know of flying commercial versus chartered? I agree with both of you – I love U2, but it’s a huge carbon footprint they’re leaving. I realize they may ‘need’ a private plane on occasion (i didn’t read the article, but i’m assuming they’re chartered flights) but can’t celebs take ‘public transit’ or commercial airlines ever?

I know recently there have been articles that Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Timberlake, Ben Afflect, and others have all been flying commercial – http://www.tmz.com/2009/04/14/timberlake-and-pitt-the-other-mile-high-club/ . Any other celebs you know of flying commercial versus chartered?

]]> By: steve http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-343 steve Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:33:33 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-343 Its not U2's fault they want to attract fans and bring in newer fans. I agree it is a little high, but that wont stop me from wanting to see them on the tour. Your the biggest band in the world, you gotta fight to stay like that. Its not U2′s fault they want to attract fans and bring in newer fans. I agree it is a little high, but that wont stop me from wanting to see them on the tour. Your the biggest band in the world, you gotta fight to stay like that.

]]> By: Kellen http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/07/13/u2s-outrageous-carbon-footprint/comment-page-1/#comment-342 Kellen Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:12:01 +0000 http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3499#comment-342 Not cool U2. I don't know... I'm a fan but that's a turn off and reason enough for me to keep it eco-friendly and listen to them on my i-pod. Not cool U2. I don’t know… I’m a fan but that’s a turn off and reason enough for me to keep it eco-friendly and listen to them on my i-pod.

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