Prince Charles
(Picture: Getty Images)Prince Charles, has warned that the planet is “in crisis” and that it will be “done for” if we do not deal with the “monumental challenge” of climate change.
Writing for MailOnline, Charles referenced the recent fires in Greece, Turkey and Italy, describing the scenes as “heartbreaking” and “devastating”.
“I have lost count of the number of weather-related disasters that have hit so many countries across the Commonwealth and beyond. I have depressing memories of seeing at first-hand the devastation in the Caribbean in 2017 after it was struck by two Category Five hurricanes in the same week.
“Now we see Haiti battered by Tropical Storm Grace, compounding the devastation caused by the earthquake which tragically claimed so many lives.
“The fires, floods and the increasingly severe droughts that have affected Australia make it very clear indeed: Our planet is in crisis and, no matter where you are, no country is immune,” he said.
The royal went on to mention the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the crisis, which said that it is “more likely than not” that the world’s temperature will increase by 1.5C sometime in the next 20 years, as well as the upcoming COP26 conference taking place in November.
“We have been in the ‘last chance saloon’ for too long already, so if we do not confront the monumental challenge head on – and fast – we and the world as we know it will be done for,” Charles added.
Once the article was shared online, some praised the prince’s intervention:
He's always been right about the environment and the government should listen to him! Plus he made a donation that we just heard of because the President of Greece talked about it.. (1/2)
— The Cambridges (@loveforcambridg) August 20, 2021
Great words from a great man❤️🌍❤️
— ohmydays (@ohmydays18) August 21, 2021
Prince Charles is eloquent in speech and deed.
— Carol B (@CarolB86667602) August 20, 2021
Love him
— Katemiddletonlovers (@Katemiddletonl3) August 20, 2021
Prince Charles actually cares..and has done for many years… check before
— jane (@jane80585490) August 21, 2021
Others, meanwhile, roasted Charles and his comments, given his past actions:
Put your money where your mouth is your royal Highness..i.e.fund a massive tree planting scheme for the torched hills and a large central reseviour (can't spell it) on each island for future emergencies.
— greatauk (@greatauk) August 21, 2021
Prince Charles has Spoken for years about climate change, but still uses large vehicles, entourage, even helicopters for short distances etc etc -
— 💧PruNouveau💉💉 (@write_n_chat) August 21, 2021
He wants You to do something about it - not him.
He is the one who is flying about everywhere and driven about in a convoy in 4.0L diesel Range Rovers, while he personally drives a number of Aston Martins.
— I am not the droid you are looking for (AlanMK) (@GardeningAtNigh) August 21, 2021
Me, I'm driving about in a 1.3L diesel former Post Office van... He is far more of the planets problem than I ever will be
As he just got off of 2 private jets and a helicopter. Ya.....super environmentalist
— Jasmine Lockhart (@Jasmine26956265) August 21, 2021
What hypocrisy!!
— Tony S (@AnthonyKaySmit1) August 21, 2021
He and his family can claim one of the biggest carbon footprints of anywhere in the world!!
Holier than thou attitude of the highest order!!
With Charles next in line for the throne, we could well see the prince talking more about climate change in the future.
