U2 dismiss carbon criticism as 'unfair'

The Edge has defended the environmental impact of U2's 'excessive' world tour, promising that his band will offset their carbon footprintU2's the Edge has shrugged off environmentalists' criticisms of his band's latest tour, calling them "unfair". Backstage at U2's record-breaking Wembley stadium gig, the guitarist said that contrary to previous allegations, U2 have every intention to pay carbon offsets on their 360 world tour."We're spending the money on our fans," the Edge told BBC 6 Music. "I...

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09:06 on August 17 2009

U2 dismiss carbon criticism as 'unfair'

Guardian Music — The Edge has defended the environmental impact of U2's 'excessive' world tour, promising that his band will offset their carbon footprintU2's the Edge has shrugged off en... more info

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10:09 on August 17 2009

Edge Defends U2 Environmental Criticism

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14:00 on August 16 2009

U2 Breaks Wembley Stadium Attendance Record

Starpulse — Irish rockers U2 have broken the record for the number of fans attending London's famous Wembley stadium - thanks to their state of the art stage sets.[...] Read more! more info