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## <center>Pearl Jam's Carbon Strategy and Environmental Contribution</center>
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## Pearl Jam
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"Pearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has consisted of Eddie Vedder (lead vocals), Mike McCready (lead guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar) and Jeff Ament (bass). The band's fifth member is drummer Matt Cameron (also of Soundgarden), who has been with the band since 1998. Boom Gaspar (piano) has also been a session/touring member with the band since 2002. Drummers Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, Dave Abbruzzese and Jack Irons are former members of the band."
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From 2003, Pearl Jam has engaged various tactics including use of pure bio-diesel and preservation of rainforest for their 2006 U.S. tour to assist offset the emissions of carbon discharged in daily business operations and by the band’s trips. The Carbon Portfolio Strategy builds on such earlier willpowers by helping promote carbon alleviation and promote clean, renewable energy. Their Carbon Portfolio Strategy has been a major effort that has gained the support of some stakeholders including governments and non-profit organizations in support of the reduction in carbon emissions.
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## Carbon Strategy
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The Carbon Portfolio Strategy supports nine organizations which are: Washington Clean Energy Initiative, Honor the Earth, Earth Corps, Cascade Land Conservancy, American Solar Energy Society, Island Wood, Green Empowerment, Conservation International, and American Solar Energy Society. This effective strategy has gained the support of a large number of people over the years.
Whereas the Pearl Jam Carbon Portfolio Strategy has nation-wide and world-wide components, the primary focus of the band is in the Pacific Northwest as it is their home. Through identification and support to leaders in the eco-friendly community, they are optimistic of raising this area’s carbon consciousness while simultaneously financing a clean energy tomorrow.
## Personal Efforts
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For some years now, Pearl Jam has been dedicated to counterbalance the carbon output emitted during their tours. In 2003, the band collaborated with Conservation International to equipoise 5,700 of carbon dioxide discharges emitted from airplane travels, wagons, buses, concert venues, hotel rooms- and the approximated one million supporters driving to and from the shows. The CO2 emissions offset has been achieved through creation and management of a new, protected region in the Makira rainforest of Madagascar. Protections for forests, which naturally stockpile carbon assist in preventing the emission of approximately a 25% of the world’s yearly gas emissions triggered by deforestation and other different use of land.
## Seems like pretty cool stuff they have done, what do you think Steemians?
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Sources:
http://loudwire.com/tags/pearl-jam/