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Article: Rocking out among the trees: Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard talks to American Forests about his concern for the environment and his eco-friendly efforts.(EARTHKEEPERS)(Interview)
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- American Forests
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- January 1, 2009
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Stone Gossard, guitarist of the famous rock band Pearl Jam, has spent years advocating for the environment. Most recently, he participated in AMERICAN FORESTS' and Timberland's Dig It events, described in this issue's feature. He pushed for Pearl Jam's carbon-neutral policy, which includes running the tour bus on biofuels, and donating proceeds to conservation organizations. In addition, Stone serves on the board of the conservation group The Wild Salmon Center.
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Q: When did you become interested in the environment and protecting it?
A: I'm not sure exactly when it was. I think it has been building over the last 20 years. ...