Prince William launched Earthshot Prize so he 'could look his children in the eye' on climate change

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The 15 finalists in the running for the environmental prize, which recognises those coming up with creative solutions to the planet's problems, will be announced later today.

Since 2018 Prince William has worked with his closest advisors on a concept that would inspire action on climate change. File picPrince William launched the Earthshot Prize so he could look his"children in the eye" and say he"did [his] bit" in the fight against climate change, a close aide has said.

Ahead of the 15 finalists for the environmental prize being announced later today, the Duke of Cambridge has revealed why he felt he needed to make a personal contribution to"the most pressing challenge of our time". In the introduction to a book about the Earthshot Prize the prince describes how a"wave of global pessimism" meant he felt he had to act.

He explains how in 2018 he witnessed incredible conservation work in Namibia but as he returned home was struck by the constant negative headlines around the climate debate.Prince William was inspired to act on the climate by his children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Pic: The Duchess of Cambridge"But when I returned to the UK, just as the world was gathering again for the next round of climate change negotiations in Poland, I was hit by a wave of global pessimism.

 

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No his pr team told him to launch it for publicity!

Stop using chemicals to farm and let the earth breath the carbon back in, also why your at it stop destroying the ocean bed,

Perfect trial ! Prizes works better than direct funding of sometimes comes misused. Early Actions better before comes bitter. Best regards.

Are you still not finding any useful employment yet William? Perhaps you just want to stay 'retired' like your father.

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Is there a problem? Greenland was once green, there were ancient rumours of a passage in the arctic between the continents and the Romans grew grapes in England. Fifty years ago they warned of us of a new Ice age and now, in Texas we have had the coolest years on record.

Can you even imagine how proud Diana would have been of him had she lived?

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