Source: CCTV.com
07-23-2007 16:37
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Global warming and climate change have been impacting the world environment, as well as human health and the sustainability of the global economy. As temperatures grow higher, many fear the extinction of endangered species will undoubtedly accelerate. These species and the fragile ecosystem are already coming under the pressure of heavy pollution and rampant exploitation. And now they face an ever-growing threat posed by the climate crisis. The aim of "Live Earth concerts" is to urge everyone to conserve energy, and help prevent the deterioration of the Earth. The recent Live Earth global concert originated from nine cities - including Shanghai - over seven continents. Let's take a closer look at this environmental extravaganza in today's "Spotlight".
The twenty-four-hour Live Earth concert hoped to raise awareness about climate change. It took place in nine countries spanning seven continents, both in the Eastern and Western hemispheres. The show kicked off in Sydney. Subsequent performances were showcased in eight cities across the globe. Among them, Tokyo in Japan, Shanghai in China, Johannesburg in South Africa, Istanbul in Turkey, Hamburg in Germany, London in Britain, and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. And finally, drawing to a close in New York, in the U.S.. The twenty-four-hour, LIVE, global gala is intended to send an urgent message to a global audience, originally projected to be as many as two billion. That message - uniting the people of the Earth to wage a global battle against the ongoing environmental crisis.
