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mkpdavies · 28-04-2008, 07:11 PM

'It's true - we're hypocrites over our huge carbon footprint,' confesses Sting's wife | the Daily Mail

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Their claim to be eco-warriors has been met with cynicism in recent times.

Sting, for instance, notched up an incredible number of air miles with his band's world tour.
And it was revealed that his wife Trudie Styler travels between their seven homes in private jets or their fleet of cars, as well as importing farm produce hundreds of miles.
Now the celebrity couple have been forced to admit that their record is less than clean. Miss Styler, 53, was challenged on the issue when extolling the benefits of organic and locally-grown food.

"When it comes to the carbon footprint, Sting puts his hand up immediately and says 'I'm a musician and I have a huge carbon-footprint",' she said.
She then asked: "Are we being hypocritical?' before seeming to answer the question herself.
"He has a 750-person crew to bring around the world and it is a difficult challenge. "I would like to think that we both work pretty hard for the rights of indigenous people and for the rights of conservation of the Amazon rainforest, but we do need to get around. It's a difficult one."

I think we need to have a word with brother Sting. He needs to learn to keep his mouth shut!