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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tony Jones

King Charles issues stark warning for future generations over climate crisis

  • King Charles has expressed frustration at humanity's handling of the climate crisis, warning against leaving a “ghastly legacy of horror” for future generations.
  • His concerns are aired in a new ITV documentary, Steve Backshall’s Royal Arctic Challenge, which sees broadcaster Steve Backshall retrace Charles's 1975 trip to the Canadian Arctic.
  • In the programme, Charles questions why scientific conclusions on climate change are not as readily accepted as in other fields, despite the urgency.
  • The documentary explores the devastating effects of climate change and pollution on Arctic glaciers, wildlife and indigenous populations over the five decades since Charles’s original journey.
  • Charles has been an environmental advocate since 1970, consistently working to raise awareness and develop solutions for various ecological issues.

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