What do U2, Radiohead, Kaiser Chiefs, Coldplay, Green Day, The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Maroon 5 and Amy Winehouse have in common? Here’s a clue: it isn’t rock n’ roll music. These artists are all environmentalists. Although environmentalism has occasionally become an area of interest for musicians since the 1960s, environmentally conscious musicians and music fans are now present more than ever. Aware of worldwide environmental issues, these artists all support the Artists Project Earth (APE). Through music and the arts, APE aims to achieve permanent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, raise awareness of climate change and provide funds for natural disaster relief.

APE’s first musical project dates back to November 2006. The album Rhythms del Mundo Cuba was packaged in cardboard rather than plastic to reduce the environmental impact. Hawaiian musician Jack Johnson, also featured on the album, said at the time: “Short term upside – less jackets in the winter. Long term downside – a potentially uninhabitable environment due to our lack of awareness. Every choice that we make as consumers sends a message. Click here to read more

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