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Coffee Break: Songs About Nature

A moment of nature at Eaux Claires 2016.
A moment of nature at Eaux Claires 2016.Nate Ryan/MPR

by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

June 13, 2022

Billie Eilish has been making headlines for a new project she plays a major role in. She stars alongside Emily Eavis, Yungblud and others in a new climate change documentary called Overheated. The new film, from the Sage Foundation, is described as “A bold and cerebral documentary that makes us think deeply about our place in the fight against climate change.” The documentary is available to watch on WeTransfer’s digital arts platform WePresent. It will also screen at this month’s Glastonbury Festival, where Eilish will headline. Eilish is hosting a multi-day climate-focused event, also called Overheated, that is taking place at The O2 in London this month.

With the release of this documentary, many are questioning their role in environmental advocacy. Oftentimes we take our planet for granted. It’s important to take a moment and recognize the impact we have on the environment and choose to enact positive change as leading activists like Billie Eilish are doing. Let’s take a moment to show our appreciation for the environment through music. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention nature?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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