It was back to work in NYC today for jet-setting Brad after spending time working on houses in New Orleans this week. Brad and Angelina do tons to give back and Global Green is obviously a project he is very passionate about. In the second segment of his interview with Ann Curry, Brad the visionary talked about how the new houses represent first steps toward a world without utility bills. He said:
“The idea that we pay utility bills is absolutely unnecessary. I mean, there's the sun. Feel the breeze that's been created here. And we got water right out there. Any one of these can be harnessed. And we can integrate ourselves into that ecosystem, and not only power our houses, but actually produce energy for other parts of the city.”
While Brad's ideas may be a long time away from becoming a reality, it's always encouraging to view firsthand how celebrities are taking small steps towards changing the future of our world. Is Brad inspiring you to help save the planet?
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The only thing Brad inspires me to do is NOT to cheat on my spouse. Hot or not, he's a pig.
1I, personally, like my power and do not mind paying my (mind-numbingly high) power bills. Those people are worried about where their next paycheck is coming from, some of them lost EVERYTHING, some are STILL living in trailors
Let's worry about getting roofs over their heads
before we start lecturing on saving the planet, humm?
2I like the fact that he has goals and projects other than money-making ones. Celebs peddling all kinds of junk have become a huge turn off for me.
3I'm thinking John Lennon right now
4He'd inspire me more if he wasn't walking around with Starbucks cups in his hands.
5Brad inspires me in many ways!
6These comments remind me of some stoner in the dorms freshman year at 2 A.M. I never realized before that Brad is a moron. I cannot believe that anyone is listening to that drivel. Does he know how inefficient solar energy still is? It is way not ready for primetime. I'd like to see the solar panels to run all of the gadgets in his multi-million-dollar mansion.
7he sounds so oblivious to real life here. oblivious to what goes on in the real world as opposed to fantasy celebrity land.
8What a moronic idealist. Like really you think if that truly worked everywhere it wouldn't be harnessed yet. Concentrate on one thing at a time clearly AJ is the gifted speaker of the two. Does he even know some of these green sources of energy are too expensive for a normal person.
9Brad lives in Never Never Land and tries to tell people who have nothing how to save money! Those poor people who need it the most will be expected to pay for a "green" house that they won't be able to afford. He's a real hero!!
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Hi Everyone! WOw, I've been away for too long!
11Well, atleast he's trying. His ideas do seem a little far-fetched though.
12I love his vision of the future of energy, even though in 2007, it sounds very idealistic. But who knows? It's usually inventive people with a broad vision that change the world.
13Hi msmoney. And in a way Brad is peddling something, he's peddling his ideas and some of them are just nonsensical, that's why i can't take celeb endeavours seriously they aren't qualified or trained enough about whatever charity is the flavour of the week.
14Two months ago everyone was all about Darfur, i mean you couldn't get on Pop without reading about it, now it's all about NO two months down the line it will be about something else. I know they like to have their fingers in many pies but i wish they'd stick to one thing and run with it, maybe they might see the results they want.
15Okay, enough coverage of Brad Pitt's Look How Green I Am special report. Not that I disagree -- I'm all for going green. But having to hear it from a jet-setter is incredibly irritating. I mean, really -- Exactly how committed IS he, anyway? I don't see him riding a bike to get around NYC; I don't see him hopping freighters to get around the world in order to save the jet fuel it takes to get him there in style; and where is his hybrid car?
He needs to shut up for awhile.
16...at least until he's ready to walk the talk.
17what's wrong w/ dreams and helping others? absolutely nothing! not only is he talking the talk, he's walking the walk. [this cannot be said about a certain 'leader' who made a grand speech w/ glib platitudes 2 yrs. ago at jackson square!]
18hey msmoney!!
long time no see!!
19HA! You've been causin' trouble Tatti? and Nyara, I know you have been causin' trouble...like always!
20Nyara, you are right on target. I work for a "green" company (yes, I'm saving the world, ha, ha) and I know that statements like his really hurt the movement. He's so freakin' vague and his ideas completely unrealistic at this time so most just think he's high or something. Give us answers to how to live completely off solar power, don't just regurgitate what others have said over and over. We have all known about solar power for decades, but what is he going to do about it? I wonder if he recylced the Starbucks cup?
21He also recently said the Katrina was a "man made disaster". What an idiot! Yes, the levees were weak and old, but it was the hurricane that caused the problems. I live in the south and felt the effects of both Rita and Katrina, these were hurricanes, man had nothing to do with their path or strength.
22when he's not jetting around the world then he will be walking the walk talking the talk. One week he's in NO, tomorrow Chicago, the next day LA, tomorrow Namibia, the next day Chad, then France then the frigging Czech republic. He's busy polluting the world then he has the nerve to preach about going green, building a couple of houses does not make him in any way green.
23Of course we have msmoney, sigh you know us to well.
24I guess at least he is trying to be part of the solution and not part of the problem?
25Stop flying around in all the private gas gussling jets and maybe I'll listen more...A few engineers that I know said that he has no clue about a lot of these things he's preaching about...
26Carolina they don't they didn't go to school for this or whatever they are spouting and i think it's just rude of them to presume to know better than people who have devoted their lives to these things.
27I don't think the manmade argument has got to do with weak levees.
Some people say that hurricane Katrina was manmade because theres a proven link between ocean temperature and the number, strength and duration of hurricanes and storms. Oceans are getting warmer because of greenhouse gas pollution/climate change, which is caused by humans, so therefore we are also responsible for the storms, or at least the fact that there are more of them and they are more dangerous than before.
28Hi back to you "msmoney'.
And I disagree, yes they were old and man could have fix them when they were told too the first time instead of trying to get out of it/ spending money
29And I am glad that Brad is helping to do something. I mean there are some celeberties out there that either talk and do nothing, or they just act as if they don't know there is a problem to begin with.
30Not arguing global warming Ella, I work for a company that helps reduce global warming and is supported entirely by others assisting in the cause. Just remember on of the strongest hurricanes to hit the states was back in 1935. Global warming caused this hurricane? Also, I saw his press conference, he was talking about the levees. He's not that bright, very, very pretty, but not that bright. He needs to let AJ do the talking.
31Hot man.
32The technology already exists to do that if you have a lot of money. But he hasn't done it for his many houses, has he? Brad you are hot, but you're not trying hard enough to put your money where your mouth is.
33I think he does have a great vision!!! However, if you've ever been in New Orleans or any other HOT AZZ place in summer, a breeze just ain't gonna cut it!!! As long as he helping to build up New Orleans, I can't hate...besides, I love BP!!!!
34In terms of Katrina, the manmade disaster argument is made in regards to the levees and the aftermath, ie, people beggining for rescue, dead bodies being left out...the feeling of desolation. Although you can blame global warming on the increased number and strength of these hurricanes and typhoons.
35stacyleeroberts I think its cool that you work for an company that reduces global warming, I work for an environmental NGO myself.
I'm an Aussie so I don't know much about US hurricane history. But I wasn't saying that there haven't been bad hurricanes in the past, or that hurricanes don't have natural causes. The argument is that as oceans get warmer the number and severity of storms increases. So you get more hurricanes per year, as storms that would have been just storms become hurricanes, and hurricanes are worse than they would have been when oceans were cooler. Which is what we are seeing over here in Australia. We used to have a hurricane once every 20 years, now we're getting them more regularly.
36To add to my last comment - I've no idea what Brad Pitt was talking about and probably quite happy for him to let AJ do the talking as well.
37I never thought I'd end up defending Brad Pitt for anything, but I can't believe people are calling him a "moron" for his comments.
What he's talking about is not "far fetched" or futuristic, it already exists! Solar technology has improved greatly in the last 20 years--you can now buy solar panels for your home at Home Depot stores in some states. Businesses and univerisities have started using solar power, and lots of people do live completely "off the grid" by using solar and wind-generated power. (Meaning, they do not pay any utility bills--yeah, that's pretty moronic!) It's actually kind of a movement now, with it's own magazine and everything...Hmmm, maybe this site needs a GreenSugar.
38Ella - no problem, you are 100% correct about the oceans. Love the Aussies!
39I applaud his efforts for Katrina victims. At least he doesn't throw the vicitms some money and walk away like most celebrities have done.
40Clarapl - I contacted teamsugar a few days ago and from their response I guess they are working on a GreenSugar! Yippie!
41staceyleerobert, that sounds wonderful!!! A few of the members (tmadji and pinkflats come to mind) have "green" groups, where they pass on lots of information!!!! I'm actually really excited seeing how innovative people are becoming...it's actually an exciting time!!!
42How often does he fly on jets? Fly your plane with all that solar enegry you're harnessing!!
We lost power for 13 days during/after a hurricane..and yea, we survived..but there was no breeze to enjoy in South Florida... at least, not after the hurricane winds died down!
43well, i am glad he's supporting innovative ideas, but why doesn't he stop flying his private jets all over the world so frequently and unnecessarily contributing to global warming and pollution?
44There are many families in the state where I live that live almost entirely off the grid. Most are not rich people,just dedicated individuals that have a vision of living on a cleaner, eco-friendly planet.
Yeah, Brad Pitt may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but he is a celebrity. He has the power to get people talking, and thinking. I admire him for that, even if he's not entirely knowledgeable. He's inspiring a lot of us to talk about these problems, and that is commendable on its own.
45hes getting as fake as angelina
46his statements came off kinda stonerish but i understand what he is saying, the fact is that there is a huge monopoly on basic necessities such as water and electricity. thinking up of new ideas around major corporations owning these things is not a bad thing. as far as katrina being a man made disaster, the devestating effects of it could of been prevented with better communication, a stronger local, state and federal government and of course stronger levees. whether or not global warming contributed to katrina is a completely different story. my question is why is the suggestion that the status quo is wrong, so offensive to everyone?
47I would love to go solar. And when I was in Italy recently I saw a community powered by wind turbines. It was amazing. I understand what he's saying. And I think it's good he's getting people thinking about this stuff.
He's a celeb, I know a lot more people that will watch The Today Show and other programs because of stars like Brad, Angelina, etc. are on it. So I think it's great that they bring attention to such things. Yeah, he can talk about his movie but if he got us discussing the environment and the impact we can make then it's worth it.
A lot of people aren't aware about such things as solar, wind power, etc. So if you are, great, but let other people get enlightened and not knock a guy for trying to make a difference.
48Brad looks tired!
49In a world of truly spoiled rotten idiot celebs, Brad and Angie as well as the other do gooding celebs are absolutely a breath of fresh air. I would love that he's not only talking about making a difference but he's actually out there making one. Loves him and I'd totally love to go solar too, it makes so much sense.
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