Early on a Saturday morning is one of my favourite times in New York. There's a certain calm about the city. A serene side to NY. If New York ever really slept,then this would be the time when the city is just waking up. But it doesn't ever last long...especially today.

It's 7-7-07, otherwise known as the day of Live Earth and MTV News is all over it. We couldn't miss a music event of this scale — especially with its equally important message. Former Vice President Al Gore — the man that used to be "the next President of the United States" — wants to save the environment and combat global warming. But, to do this- he needs you! So, Al Gore decided the best way to save the planet from demise, combat climate change and curb global warming was to throw one mother of a party. 24 hours of music, across 7 continents (yes, even Antarctica), and 150 of the biggest artists from around the world all gathered to raise awareness and help fight climate change- well that was the PR line anyway. And from the very beginning, Al Gore had his doubters. From high profile do-gooders (Sir Bob Geldof, who dismissed the event as nothing more than just an "enormous pop concert") to artists and critics alike - not everyone was convinced at the effectivness of Al Gore's plan.

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