Brad Pitt goes Green with his next project!
Brad Pitt wants to help rebuild New Orleans one green house at a time. The actor, who has been involved with the Global Green USA project, sat down with NBC’s Ann Curry to talk about his passion for the environment and his adopted hometown. Read on for excerpts from the interview, set to air this Wednesday and Thursday on Today.
On why he got involved with Global Green USA:
“Little steps like this– I’m proud of it because it helps create a dialogue. It brings more knowledge and puts in– puts these ideas into practice. There’s a lot of people doing it, and we’re happy to be a part of it.”
On making the New Orleans re-build eco-friendly:
“The first thing that gets sacrificed in affordable housing is lights, ventilation. You see here we got great light. There’s windows everywhere. There is this great breeze coming in…And I think, for the family that’s going to be here, especially being a father, that it’s got to feel good to know that he’s giving his family a better way of life. That he’s able to contribute that way. Not only that, this house does not poison the environment.”
On the conversation that cemented his opinion that New Orleans should be rebuilt:
“I know a lot of the people here. I care very much for the area. I met a 60 year old man who…said [to me], ‘I did everything right. I got a job. I bought a home. I raised my kids in that home. They did the same. Now…we’re all split apart and we’ve been wiped out…What do I do?’ And he’s right…that’s unacceptable. So any debate on ’should we rebuild, should we not’ — I’ll take you on.”
On the lessons of Katrina:
“It’s a justice issue. What we saw [with] Katrina is that there is a portion of our society that’s being overlooked. And so, in the aftermath, we’re not going to be able to bring back the friends and family that are lost. We’re not going to be able to bring back their heirlooms and their photographs. But maybe, this is a question we presented, maybe we can provide a better way of life. Maybe we can find some good out of this. And that has to deal with justice and fairness.”
On eventually eliminating America’s energy bills:
“The idea that we pay utility bills is absolutely unnecessary…There’s the sun. It’s right there to be harnessed. You feel the breeze that’s been created here. And we got water right out there. Any one of these can be harnessed…It’s simple. It’s smart. It’s the way we have to be thinking. There’s a lot of problems in the world right now because of our dependency on oil.”
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:11 pm
It’s about time someone stepped up with more than a check. There is so much to be done down there. The statistics are really sad and frightening, especially with people squatting in moldy, electrically and structurally unsafe houses, years after this storm. I applaud him and his family for trying to make a difference. God knows we can’t depend on the government.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Braaaaaaaaaaaad. Will your hotness ever end???? Is it destined to just get better and better with time? Will I ever find anyone as sexually attractive as I find you. Damn you Brad Pitt. Damn you.
I love it when he looks pensive/slightly concerned even. Hottie.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:28 pm
BRAD 5 DOLLAR SILVER TIBETAN RING IS TO WARD OFF EVIL
BRAD PITT YOU ARE AN IDIOT!
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:47 pm
I love him more and more. He is seemed really concerned and seems to knows what he’s talking about. And he is making things concrete.
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:03 pm
look at all the press he gets for building an apartment!!!!!!LMFAO! This is a fun hobby, not work!
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:30 pm
I can’t help it, but I didn’t even read this post. I just looked at the pictures. He’s so hot, I can’t stand it. I never cared for him when he was younger, but he’s aging sooooo well. Love the grey in his scruff. HOTNESS.
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:44 pm
His heart is in the right place but he has become delusional. This project of his has been ongoing for the last two years and they haven’t finished one home. I’ve seen them built in a month. He is doing more than most, I will give him credit for that; but if you are going to start something, finish it. Don’t dabble with it on and off for several years.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:03 pm
hmmm… looks to me that brad is a fan of a little arm waxing???
August 22nd, 2007 at 4:32 pm
When will you haters just go away?? If you’re not going to be part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem! Shut the hell up! No one, and I mean NO ONE wants to hear your negativity. Unless you’re out there beside him with a shovel, you need to keep your mouth SHUT unless it’s to say something good. Your apathy is why this country is in the friggin’ mess it is in.
August 22nd, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Bravo Brad. We love that you give a damn.
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Brad (and every retarded celebrity)…shut the fuck up about energy…so please explain to us how efficient and cheap it is to run a city on solar or wind?…..what dumbasses….people need to listen to engineers about this shit, not dumb publicity whore actors and politicians….lol, c’mon folks lets run america on sunshine and breeze….please
(by the way, nuclear is actually the best, most practical option, read up on it boys and girls)
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Bravo for saying on this, but the dude has a 200,000 dollar watch on his arm. His posturing rings a little hollow at that point…
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:12 pm
I’m sure everyone is going to listen to what you have to say, leslie_h, since you use retarded, fuck, dumbasses, shit,and publicity whore all in one paragraph. Are you sure you’re not addressing yourself?
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Sorry Madam Blondey, didnt think a few curse words would hurt anybody’s feelings. This isnt exactly the Wall Street Journal. But I think my point is clear and nobody can really argue with it.
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:07 pm
Sorry m’am! I am ashamed that my ineloquent english offends you. God forbid that somebody swears to express emotion. But I think my point is clear and valid. This isnt exactly the wall street journal. And I wasnt insulting anybody who’s posting here.