AJR’s Adam Met Leads The Charge For Climate Action In CNN’s “Change Amplified: Live Music And The Climate Crisis”
Debut Book Amplify Hits National Bestseller List
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MONDAY, JULY 21 (NEW YORK, NY) - Last night, musician, climate advocate, educator and TIME Earth Award recipient Adam Met, from the multi-platinum band AJR, was featured in “Change Amplified: Live Music And The Climate Crisis” for CNN’s The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper. The primetime appearance comes after the release of Met’s debut book AMPLIFY, which recently landed on the National Bestseller list.
Hosted by CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, “Change Amplified: Live Music And The Climate Crisis” explores the environmental impact of the live music industry, spotlighting artists who are leading the charge toward sustainable change, including Adam, Billie Eilish and her mother Maggie Baird, Bonnie Raitt, Jack Johnson, and Perry Farrell, formerly of Jane’s Addiction. The special is also available to watch on CNN.com.
Earlier this summer, Adam released his debut book, AMPLIFY: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World via Harmony Books, a division of Penguin Random House. The newly minted National Bestseller blends insights from the music industry with stories from leading change-makers to help readers build momentum behind the causes they care about. Met recently appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the book and has also been featured in GQ, TIME, USA Today, Forbes, and more. You can order the book HERE.
Met holds a Ph.D. in human rights and sustainable development and is the founder and executive director of Planet Reimagined, which trains and engages the climate leaders of the future using media and entertainment platforms along with strategic advocacy to mobilize climate action. He also is a professor at Columbia University, where he uses his expertise to teach about climate policy and campaigning.
Last fall, Met was honored with the prestigious TIME Earth Award, which recognizes individuals influencing the future of the planet through their work on climate justice, awareness, and activism. Adam joins an exclusive group of Earth Award recipients, including Jane Fonda and John Kerry. You can read his profile HERE.
Adam is a regular commentator on climate issues for CNN, and his climate advocacy work has been featured in outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, and NPR Weekend Edition, which profiled Adam in a piece about his effective climate advocacy campaign.
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ABOUT ADAM MET
Adam Met, Ph.D., seamlessly transitions between roles as a musician, educator, and advocate. As the bassist in the multi-platinum band AJR, he has played for millions of fans worldwide. He is the co-founder and executive director of the climate research and advocacy nonprofit Planet Reimagined and teaches about climate campaigning and policy at Columbia University.
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