David Attenborough to address political leaders at UN summit about tackling 'crippling' threat of climate change
3 years, 10 months ago

David Attenborough to address political leaders at UN summit about tackling 'crippling' threat of climate change

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“No better person to build momentum for further change,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said about David Attenborough, who has been appointed ‘people’s advocate’ at the November global summit. Veteran British broadcaster David Attenborough has been appointed the “people’s advocate” at the global climate summit this year, where he is expected to address political leaders about the need for urgent action to tackle the “crippling” threat of climate change. “There is no better person to build momentum for further change” ahead of the climate summit,” Johnson said. Johnson’s government said last month it would commit to a tough new climate target, aiming to cut carbon emissions 78 percent of their 1990 levels by 2035.

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David Attenborough believes Charles will give conservation ‘full backing’
1 year, 10 months ago

David Attenborough believes Charles will give conservation ‘full backing’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir David Attenborough said the future of humanity depends on …

Boris Johnson talks up COP26 climate deals but stumbles on Attenborough mask controversy
3 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson talks up COP26 climate deals but stumbles on Attenborough mask controversy

CNN  

Glasgow, Scotland CNN — Boris Johnson said he had been humbled to hear the stories of countries on the front lines of the climate crisis and hailed some of the early agreements announced so far at the COP26 summit in an exclusive interview Tuesday with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. Speaking to CNN on the sidelines of talks in Glasgow, Scotland, the …

'Time Running Out': David Attenborough Says Crimes Inflicted on Planet, Raises Alarm About Climate Change
3 years, 9 months ago

'Time Running Out': David Attenborough Says Crimes Inflicted on Planet, Raises Alarm About Climate Change

News 18  

The knighted British environmentalist and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough has raised an alarm about the environmental crises. In an interview with Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, the natural historian spoke about climate change and how humans have perpetrated “crimes against the planet". Sir David Attenborough’s shocking new documentary, Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet, is now streaming. Citing an …

David Attenborough to address leaders at UN climate summit
3 years, 10 months ago

David Attenborough to address leaders at UN climate summit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Veteran British broadcaster David Attenborough has been appointed the “people’s advocate” at the global climate summit this year, where he is expected to address political leaders about the need for urgent action to tackle the “crippling” threat of climate change. The 95-year-old, best known for his documentaries on the natural world such as “Planet Earth,” said the coronavirus …

Problems that await in next 5-10 years greater than Covid: David Attenborough
3 years, 10 months ago

Problems that await in next 5-10 years greater than Covid: David Attenborough

Hindustan Times  

Renowned broadcaster and natural historian Sir David Attenborough said the problems that await the world in the next five to 10 years are greater than the coronavirus disease pandemic. Attenborough’s warning comes after he was tasked to exhort world leaders over the next six months to put climate action at the top of their agenda as People’s Advocate of the …

Climate action is not ‘politically correct bunny-hugging’, Boris Johnson says
3 years, 11 months ago

Climate action is not ‘politically correct bunny-hugging’, Boris Johnson says

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It is not “politically correct bunny-hugging” to take action on climate change, Boris Johnson has …

20 pledges for 2020: The impact of climate change is damning, but apparently Boris Johnson still ‘doesn’t get it’
5 years, 1 month ago

20 pledges for 2020: The impact of climate change is damning, but apparently Boris Johnson still ‘doesn’t get it’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Claire O’Neill, a former Conservative energy minister, made the …

Climate crisis: Citizens’ assembly to decide tough measures to achieve net zero emissions commitment
5 years, 2 months ago

Climate crisis: Citizens’ assembly to decide tough measures to achieve net zero emissions commitment

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A citizens’ assembly will decide the tough measures required for the …

'It’s just not going to happen': Boris Johnson accused of making impossible pledge for climate crisis summit
5 years, 2 months ago

'It’s just not going to happen': Boris Johnson accused of making impossible pledge for climate crisis summit

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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One green campaigner said of Mr Johnson’s claim that the COP26 summit in Glasgow could …

No wonder David Attenborough is angry. Climate science has been telling us the same story for decades
5 years, 2 months ago

No wonder David Attenborough is angry. Climate science has been telling us the same story for decades

The Independent  

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Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough talk climate movement, world leaders on BBC radio show
5 years, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough talk climate movement, world leaders on BBC radio show

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Thunberg said “We climate activists are being listened to — but that doesn’t mean that what we are saying is translated into action.” Two titan climate campaigners, Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough joined forces on Monday to push politicians and businesses to step up action on climate change after a year in which schoolchildren took to the world’s streets in …

Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough unite to call for climate change action at next UN summit
5 years, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough unite to call for climate change action at next UN summit

ABC  

Climate campaigners Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough have joined forces to push politicians and businesses to step up action on climate change after a year in which schoolchildren took to the world's streets in protest. Key points: Both Ms Thunberg and Sir David called on politicians to ensure next year's UN climate talks in Scotland produce a successful outcome …

Boris Johnson complaint about Channel 4 climate debate ice sculpture rejected by Ofcom
5 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson complaint about Channel 4 climate debate ice sculpture rejected by Ofcom

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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A complaint by the Conservative Party about Channel 4’s election climate …

David Attenborough says civilisation will collapse if humanity doesn't take action on global warming at climate change talks
6 years, 3 months ago

David Attenborough says civilisation will collapse if humanity doesn't take action on global warming at climate change talks

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Civilisations are going to collapse and much of nature will be wiped out to extinction …

Why David Attenborough doesn’t deserve ‘the seat of the people’ at the next climate conference
6 years, 4 months ago

Why David Attenborough doesn’t deserve ‘the seat of the people’ at the next climate conference

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At the opening session of COP24, …

Sir David Attenborough at 91: I'm more encouraged than ever about the future
7 years, 7 months ago

Sir David Attenborough at 91: I'm more encouraged than ever about the future

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir David Attenborough has said he feels optimistic about the …

David Attenborough turns 90: Naturalist issues stark climate change warning
8 years, 10 months ago

David Attenborough turns 90: Naturalist issues stark climate change warning

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Over a celebrated career spanning …

The politics of climate change
9 years, 3 months ago

The politics of climate change

Al Jazeera  

No sanctions for countries that renege on their commitments, therefore, no point in making a legally binding agreement? To try and agree a global, legally binding deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to a level that will avoid global average temperature change from exceeding 2C. And if it manages to curb greenhouse gas emissions to a level that prevents catastrophic …

The politics of climate change
9 years, 3 months ago

The politics of climate change

Al Jazeera  

No sanctions for countries that renege on their commitments, therefore, no point in making a legally binding agreement? To try and agree a global, legally binding deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to a level that will avoid global average temperature change from exceeding 2C. And if it manages to curb greenhouse gas emissions to a level that prevents catastrophic …

David Attenborough’s climate conversion
9 years, 3 months ago

David Attenborough’s climate conversion

CNN  

CNN — Not so long ago, the most famous naturalist and nature broadcaster in the world, David Attenborough, was a self-professed climate change skeptic. Video Ad Feedback Attenborough: Fighting climate change hard, but 'can be done' 01:15 - Source: CNN “I make natural history programs on television,” Attenborough told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on Monday in Paris. And so you don’t …

Climate change: Barack Obama and David Attenborough meet to discuss future of the planet
9 years, 8 months ago

Climate change: Barack Obama and David Attenborough meet to discuss future of the planet

ABC  

In a far cry from the steamy jungles of Rwanda or the icy waters of the Arctic, British naturalist Sir David Attenborough has donned a necktie and met with US president Barack Obama to discuss climate change and the future of the planet. Sir David, who has been called "the godfather of natural history TV" by the BBC, brought to …

Sir David Attenborough interview: The one question about life that still baffles him
10 years, 1 month ago

Sir David Attenborough interview: The one question about life that still baffles him

The Independent  

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