The O2 Arena are trailing carbon removed gigs - will they become more common across the industry?
The 1975 are due to play at the O2 Arena next year, and the gigs are billed as the venue's first "carbon-removed" shows.
The plan is to remove an equivalent amount from the atmosphere - AEG says that will equal 100 tonnes of carbon per show.This can be done directly using technology, or influenced through natural systems such as forests. But some scientific organisations, including one that provides advice to the United Nations, have said the technique might be helpful in industries such as agriculture and long-distance transportation, where it's tougher to bring down emissions.
Christopher Johnson, a sustainability consultant who advises the UK event, festival and music industries - thinks the O2 pilot is a good thing. And Christopher, who is also a founder of the Shambala festival, thinks choosing a high-profile act for the pilot gigs is key."What they're effectively doing is showing that carbon emissions are important, and making an interesting and credible story to inspire audiences and the industry."Policy analyst Leo Mercer says AEG might have chosen to push carbon removals for "marketing" reasons, because they're less controversial than carbon offsets.
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