For the Cause or Self?...

So I happen to catch this commercial or promo for a big concert for "climate concern", via television, web but also people will be attending this, lots of people. I find this absolutely ironic that people who are concerned for our changing climate would put on such an event that would use a ton of resources such as electricity, money and let's not forget the emissions that people driving there will be letting off. Just a question, since when is AL Gore an environmental expert and why is everyone willing to take what he has to say as the whole truth? He made a film, big deal. Since when is a film the whole truth, and not someones perception. Both sides can make great arguments.
I am all for keeping our world clean and being good stewards of our resources. I just thinks it's arrogant for us to think we know, for absolute that certain things are hurting our earth or to be absolute about anything concerning the earth. It's a bit like carbon dating, which by the way has flaws. Although the theory of radiocarbon dating is interesting, there are several inherent problems with the process. The first of these problems is the fact that the original ratio of carbon and radioactive carbon is unknown. The second problem is that the possibility of contamination of the sample over time is quite high. The older the sample the higher the probability of contamination. What this means is that using carbon dating to date very old samples is really quite impractical given our current level of knowledge and technological capabilities. So to are the arguments about car emissions. Why? A gallon of gasoline turns into 20 pounds of CO2. Average car drives 15,000 miles a year and gets 30 mpg (my estimates, might be a little high on the mpg estimate)15,000 miles /30mpg = 500 gallons of gasoline a year * 20 pounds = 10,000 lbs of CO2 a year. A cow produces up to 90kg of methane a year. Methane is over 20 times more effective in trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide 90 kg * 2.2 lb/kg = 200 lbs of methane * 20 = 4,000 lbs of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gases. A car emits 2.5 times as much greenhouse gases as a cow. Amazing that a cow emits that much and yet gets very little talk in terms of environment impact.
Let's talk about those individuals putting these concerts on, and going on talk shows etc. I think we all know there is a need to get our use under control, if for nothing else, just to stop being so wasteful and self gratifying. I am all for going as natural, chemically free as possible, and trying to limit the amount of damage to our earth. If you want to make a difference, change the way you live and others will see and make changes. It's cheaper and it hold true credibility versus concerts and all the hype. But what is their real motive? If they really want to help, how about putting some of the millions they make and giving it ANONYMOUSLY to the cause or for further studies to use a more natural approach to energy or gas. I guess I don't see all of the people that stand up for these causes changing their lifestyles to support that which they say they support.
I guess my point is, if people truly have a heart to better things, they usually do it without looking for a pat on the back, for acknowledgment or for that matter the need for millions to know, " they support this cause". There are many ways to get out information to everyone to get them informed. It also isn't necessary to let them know who it's from. If the true intention is to get people educated, than educate. If the motive is to also elevate yourself I think that becomes evidently clear, as in this case. Just my opinion.
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Just a thought...