Drowned in Sound How Music Fans Can Save The Planet - Tori Tsui on Billie Eilish, Brian Eno & Fossil Fuel Treaty
Nov 27, 2025
Tori Tsui, a climate justice activist and author, dives into how artists like Billie Eilish and Brian Eno are turning fans' climate concerns into tangible actions. She shares her experience getting Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to endorse the Fossil Fuel Treaty and sheds light on streaming platforms' hidden energy use. Tori emphasizes the importance of green touring, critiques carbon credits, and explains how music can mobilize communities for climate action. Fans learn practical steps to hold the music industry accountable while embracing the joy of activism.
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Fans Want Action But Lack Pathways
- 82% of music fans want to stop climate breakdown but only 3% know what to do.
- This huge gap shows culture cares but lacks clear routes to action.
Mayor Endorses Fossil Fuel Treaty Backstage
- Tori got Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to endorse the Fossil Fuel Treaty before Massive Attack's show.
- That public moment used a concert platform to push political commitment.
Treaty's Focus On Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
- The Fossil Fuel Treaty demands a phased global phase-out of coal, oil and gas as a complement to Paris.
- It targets the industries most responsible for recent emissions and seeks just transition policies.
