A new debate has been spawned after the Live Earth concerts. Added to the continuing debate on whether or not climate changes is a crisis and the question whether or not a series of global concerts will have the desired impact (raise awareness and demonstrate 'green' behavior), a new question has been added: the concerts a success, a failure or something in between? More to the point, did the concerts increase awareness and attention to a climate in crisis or merely serve as a venue to see some musicians/stars?

It all depends on the media from whom you get your information:

Environment News Service: Live Earth Lights Up Seven Continents
ABC News: Live Earth Concerts Not So Green
UK Telegraph: Live Earth is a win for Global Yawning
Seattle Times: Going Green Is Global at Life Earth Concerts