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What does Taylor Swift owe the planet?

A concertgoer's death amid extreme heat fueled by the climate crisis is sparking new questions about the superstar's responsibility to protect her fans.
Sex, drugs and … sustainability? Music festivals struggle to go green

Sex, drugs and … sustainability? Music festivals struggle to go green

One major music festival invited EU climate boss Frans Timmermans to speak — but activists point to greenwashing and a lack of transparency.
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Music industry unites to pledge net-zero emissions by 2050

Music industry unites to pledge net-zero emissions by 2050

A number of the world’s biggest record labels have united to commit to action on their environmental impact.

Nightmares on wax: the environmental impact of the vinyl revival
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Nightmares on wax: the environmental impact of the vinyl revival

From toxic wastewater to greenhouse gas emissions, the boom in vinyl has dangerous effects – but streaming isn't as clean an alternative as it looks.

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Coldplay pauses tour for ‘Everyday Life’ to determine how to stage environmentally beneficial concerts
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Coldplay pauses tour for ‘Everyday Life’ to determine how to stage environmentally beneficial concerts

The band joins other popular artists including Jack Johnson, Pearl Jam and Adele in seeking to reduce carbon emissions from their tours, which have large environmental footprints.
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