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How One Band Is Helping Climate Researchers Tackle The Music Industry's Carbon Emissions

Researchers are starting to look at how bands can limit carbon emissions on tour.
Massive Attack is teaming up with the University of Manchester's Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to brainstorm how to limit carbon emissions on tour. (Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images)

Coldplay isn’t planning a tour for its most recent album — but the rock band has different reasons for putting performances on hold than the Beatles and One Direction.

Frontman Chris Martin recently announced plans to pause touring because of concerns over the environmental impact of the band’s concerts.

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