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In his continuing quest to work on environment and world issues, Brad Pitt will be narrating a PBS series called “e2: the economies of being environmentally conscious”; the series will be entering its second season.
The plan for the next season is to deal with energy use and designs that enable people to save energy. Brad Pitt’s segment, titled “e2 design” will feature a great deal of architects and their visions for energy-saving design. Considering Brad’s passion for architecture, this isn’t surprising at all. I’m sure the segment will be awesome.
Morgan Freeman’s voice is so perfect for narration that I’m very interested in his segment too, which is the first in the series, and is titled “e2 energy”.
You can check out more information and view some free webcasts at the official e2 website.
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Brad narrated for the first season as well. shown on PBS stations across the nation, and available for purchase now. He did a nice job during season 1
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Angie bought some art at an auction in London (she was an absentee bidder). See:
http://www.towleroad.com/2007/10/brangelina-spen.html
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We saw this last week and it was great! Hubby and I were flipping thru channels and I heard Brad’s voice and said “stop!”. We just happened to catch it when it was first coming on. It is truly amazing what people can do to harmonize architecture and the environment. Wonder why we don’t bother to do it more?!
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There are more important things he should should be talking about(it’s only 1/8 a degree hotter than last year) But it’s his choice.
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more important things he should be talking about? really? this comment TODAY on the day Al Gore won the Nobel Peace prize for JUST THI TOPIC? I think Brad chose right…this is one of the most important topics out there in todays world
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Rita, I totally agree. I think that the environment is very important to get talking about, as m uch as possible.
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I really am a huge Brangelina fan, but this irks me. They don’t live an even vaguely eco-conscious lifestyle (helicopter rides, huge gas-guzzlers, private planes) and their carbon footprint is probably 100x that of the average Joe and it just seems so hypocritical that Brad is making this his vehicle while not practising what he preaches. He’s promoting an eco lifestyle for other people.
That said, I really do admire his efforts and the building projects he’s behind, the sooner laws are passed to ensure simple carbon-saving steps in new builds the better.
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Not sure if anyone is aware that the Jolie-pitts are leaving New York to go to LA…Maddox had his last day of school..
http://www.Usmagazine.com
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Please remove my comment this website is ridiculous “awating moderation”
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you obliviously didn’t read it’s only 1/8 a degree hotter than last year.
I personally think he should talk about sooo many children dying in Chad and all over Africa, and for only 30 dollars a month (that’s 1 dollar a day) you can help help not only feed them but give them an education, give them cloths a safe place to stay and meet their the basic medical needs. That is better to talk about then trying to change the weather.
You can use:
compassion international.
Hope international
world vision
Holt international
or many other that i just don’t know the name of, i personally use world vision.
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Bel – I totally get what you’re saying, it’s true they use up a lot of energy with their travels but I also think it’s great that Brad is trying to promote entire buildings that conserve energy. Also, I love that he’s tried to gear them towards low-income families like the ones he’s been involved within NOLA.
Alayna – Not everyone can support and promote every single cause. There’s nothing wrong with the causes that you listed, but keep in mind Brad is also involved in the ONE campaign and Angelina deals with poverty in developing countries through the UN. Obviously helping to develop energy-saving architecture is very important to Brad and the more passion you have for something, the better it is.
And you know what, 1/8 of a degree or not, I know that my city broke record temps for a great deal of September and October and have hardly seen any color change at all in our leaves, which is not normal for here. I believe strongly in the promotion of environmental education and development, so I applaud Brad for his work.
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I really think the enviroment is something we really need to protect. And I’m glad to know that celebrities are getting themselves invovled. We definately don’t want “The day after tomorrow” to happen. I am so proud of Brad and Morgan and all the other celebrities out there that are trying to help the world. Thank you Lots for awaring the world.
And thanks for the update Sherry!
BTW Sherry I still want to know what kinda of watch Angelina is wearing. I might actually save up some money to get one if I knew what it was.
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Sorry for offtop. I found a video on youtube that shows the Pitt’s house in Sud Tyrol. Could it be true? In case, the video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHAZbLhju4E
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Alayna, are you aware that Angelina donates 33% of her salaries to the poor. And if she is doing that, possibly Brad is doing the same thing.
Also, 1/8 of a degree hotter than last year, but how many degrees hotter than 10 years ago.
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And as an after thought: If the Jolie-Pitts were not in the business they are in, where they must travel a great deal, I think they would live a life style as they are advocating, but movie stars and UN personnel must travel.
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What Ange and Brad do to contribute to the environment is above and beyond what us ordinary folks do to conserve energy. Compare yourself before you write your remarks. Do you car pool, utilize wind, solar panels or conserve water etc. Do you speak up or donate your $$$$ to help the poor. We could all do better and should to help hungry children. Angie is a compasionate person despite her flaws (as we all have). Donate 1/3 of your income to help the less fortunate and travel to dangerous places to help the poor! I don’t care how much money you make! Even the very rich don’t do what they do.The time that they invest says it all. How much time do you personally invest to making even one person’s life better. Answer that honestly –then you can comment.
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Alayna – only 1/8 degree hotter than last year? this is what you base your comment on whether or not Brad should be pursuing this issue? Educate yourself. Global warming is NOT just the temperature rising every year, it is the massive effect is it having on the south pole, the north pole, etc. Did you see Al Gore’s documentary? You know, as Rita said, the Nobel Peace prize winner? Doubt it.
Bel – the Jolie-Pitts DO live the lifestyle they promote, at least to a degree more than most Americans do. Have you ever taken a look at their clothes? at the clothes the kids wear? Hand-me-downs, and AJ is often seen with a mix-and-match of the same outfits. They drive a hybrid car. Who knows how they live their private life…NOBODY KNOWS, except them, of course.
I find it ludricous that so many nasty comments are made about people who live so in the limelight (and I am not just talking about the Jolie-Pitts here), who really try to DO SOMETHING, and still must deal with the DAILY DAILY issue surrounding their celebrity status.
GOOD FOR THE JOLIE-PITTS. As Sherry pointed out, they back MANY causes and do put their whole heart behind them…literally and figuratively.
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Alayna;
1/8th may not be much to you. But if it’s affecting the weather here in the west, imagine what it’s doing to those countries you mentioned.
In an already hot country with poor rainfall, 1/8th could also affect not only drinking water but farming water too. The result? More people starving, weakened and displaced.
As for travelling the way they do, I don’t blame them at all. If I had to worry about my children’s safety and probably the safety of others, I would choose this way too.
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Brad is not telling anyone how to live. He is just trying to explain that there are problems coming in the future. The poor will most likely have to deal with the bulk of these problems. We either start dealing with them now or later. Brad deals home, fuel and the enviornment.
BTW Mr Gore flies in private planes, rides in big cars and has big houses. He explain that he tries to payback for his carbon footprint by using solar and wind power. I’m sure Brad and Angelina are doing the same
If you want a perfect activist read about Ed Begley Jr.
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