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Another Enviroment Festival

News item via the Beeb:

Environmental festival launched

A new environmentally-friendly themed music festival which will be staged in the Cairngorms National Park has been officially launched.

Crowds of up to 10,000 are expected to attend The Outsider, a three-day celebration of the outdoors.

The event, from 22 to 24 June, is being headlined by KT Tunstall and Crowded House.

It will also feature a series of debates on environmental issues hosted by Kirsty Wark and Lord David Steel.

Internationally renowned environmental experts are also expected to be involved in the discussions.

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It’s great having these concerts to raise awareness for environmental concerns, but I am concerned about the environmental impact these festivals have. Are measures being taken to offset their carbon footprint with these events ?