Scientists to shadow British rock band to work out climate impact of upcoming tour

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LONDON, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- One of Britain's biggest rock bands announced Thursday that it has teamed up with scientists to study the impact of their international tours on climate change.

Award-winning Bristol-based band Massive Attack is partnering with climate scientists at the University of Manchester to examine the music industry's impact and effects on the environment.

The aim is to provide information and guidance to the wider music industry to reduce negative environmental impact in the midst of the increasing climate emergency.

In a statement, Massive Attack said as an internationally touring music group, it has been concerned and preoccupied with the carbon footprint of its schedules.

"We're announcing the commission of the renowned Tyndall Center for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, a body that brings together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists to research options to mitigate Global Warming, to map thoroughly the carbon footprint of band tour cycles, and to present options that can be implemented quickly to begin a meaningful reduction of impact," it said.

Chris Jones, research fellow at Tyndall Manchester, said: "We will be working with Massive Attack to look at sources of carbon emissions from a band's touring schedule. Every industry has varying degrees of carbon impact to address and we need partnerships like this one to look at reducing carbon emissions across the board."

The collaboration will produce data over Massive Attack's forthcoming tour based on band travel and production, audience transportation and venue impact.

Massive Attack will head to North America for a huge tour next year. Enditem

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