Massive Attack to help map music industry's carbon footprint

Bristol band team up with academics from Manchester University to share tour data

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Last week Coldplay announced they were to stop touring until they were sure it would be carbon neutral; now Massive Attack are partnering with academics to map the carbon footprint of the music industry.

The researchers from Manchester University's Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research will analyse data from Massive Attack's touring and recording schedule to look at three key areas where CO₂ emissions are generated: band travel and production, audience transport and venue.