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To: Krowbar who wrote (7134)2/12/2003 2:01:22 AM
From: Krowbar  Read Replies (1) of 8393
 
The band that sang Paint It Black is speaking out on green issues, performing a free concert dedicated to raising awareness about global warming.

The Rolling Stones' concert at the downtown Staples Centre was taking place in one of the United States' smoggiest areas, despite strict statewide standards for motor vehicle emissions.

The event was organised by the Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC), a non-profit activist group.

"This is one way to get the word out that we need a real political commitment, a policy to fight conventional pollution through performance standards for cleaner cars and cleaner power plants," said David Hawkins, director of the NRDC's Washington-based Climate Centre program.

Stones lead singer Mick Jagger said the event was a no-brainer for rock's rowdy legends: "That sort of says it all ... we decided we thought that was a good cause and we would do it."

About 12,000 fans won tickets in an internet competition last month, while others received passes through nationwide radio station giveaways.

Former US President Bill Clinton was to introduce the Stones with a speech about the dangers of global warming.

Celebrities including actors Cameron Diaz, Pierce Brosnan and Larry David were expected to attend.

At an NRDC news conference this morning, actor Leonardo DiCaprio urged the public to "adopt an environmental lifestyle," including buying hybrid gas-electric cars.
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