This could indicate that the alleged enemy nations will join hands in a common cause of fighting terrorism. As Manmohan Singh has stated in an interview on Thursday,

“As a nation, we stand with those who wish to wipe out terrorism. We (India and Pakistan) have declared terrorism to be a common enemy. The thinking population of Pakistan realises that fundamentalism is perverse and that it constitutes a danger to civilisation.”

It will also prove to be a strong message and help wipe off any prejudices that can now hold the west against these nations.

However this avowal does not elicit any response from the PM as to when he will accept Pakistan’s invitation to visit the country. For him it has to be at an appropriate time; whatever that could mean. Referring to the round table conferences, he adds that this is the first time that India has had sustained dialogues with Pakistan which seem to promise a solution to all aspects.

And what about the foreign policy? Manmohan Singh asserts that the policy will help take the dialogue further. As he says,

“We need to break the nuclear apartheid while preserving our nuclear development programme.”

Now Mr. Prime Minister, can we see some action?

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However in their continuing efforts to control global warming and maintain the green integrity, Live Earth will be implementing “green event guidelines” for its shows.

Issued with support from the U.S. Green Building Council, these guidelines will work towards reducing the waste and pollution.

These guidelines state that firstly, the elctricity used for the concerts will be from renewable sources. Secondly, suppliers of biodegradable plastics will be used by concessionaires. Next, recycling and reuse will be encouraged to reduce the garbage. Also, use of energy will be minimized, LED light bulbs will be utilized and hybrid or high-efficiency vehicles will be used for ground travel. Most importantly however, there will be use of carbon offsets, where air travel for the artists and staff is concerned.

According to former Vice President and Live Earth partner Al Gore,

“The carbon offsets and the innovative practices that are being used to make this a green event, I think, will set the standard for years to come.”

Singer-guitarist Adam Gardner of the band Guster also affirms the effectiveness of the efforts of Live Earth in the long run.

However, some have criticized the reliability of carbon offsets in combatting pollution. According to Picard offsets are “a necessary evil right now.” At the same time the use of private jets for artists and meat-selling vendors at the concerts are other areas which have come under criticism.

The organizers of the Live Earth however, hope to influence the audience who come to attend their concerts. They hope to attract over two million people and also hope that the concert-goers help in reducing the waste by looking at it as a responsibility.

However, the point to be noted here is not how successful is Live Earth in creating a green earth; but the amount of impact it has on future concerts.

As Who lead singer Roger Daltrey rightly said,

“The last thing the planet needs is a rock concert.”

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