Prince Charles 100 months to save irreversible climate change!

Jacqui D · 03-11-2009, 11:36 PM

Prince Charles: 100 months to save the world
March 9, 7:46 AM · 3 comments
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Hello so who's worried now! Yes they have been aware that Earth's changes are coming rapidly so they dust off the royals get them out there and pronounce something must be done!
Well they want to stop creating the problems then don't they!.
This really made me angry when on one hand they are pointing to these problems with the other they are creating them. perhaps someone should have reminded Prince Charles that his luxurious trip on board an airbus travelling 16,000 miles leaves a carbon footprint of 320 tons of co2 and cost in excess of £300,000.,

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles,
the Duchess of Cornwall, right, wave upon their arrival at
the international airport in Santiago, Sunday, March 8,
2009. Prince Charles will give a keynote speech Thursday
in Brazil that will say the world has 100 months to save
itself from irreversible climate damage.
(AP Photo/Roberto Candia)Reflecting his newfound role as one of Britain’s primary climate ‘ambassadors’, in a speech on Thursday Prince Charles will say that nations have, “less than 100 months to act” to save the planet from irreversible climate change. The prince and heir to the throne is on a tour of South America with the Duchess of Cornwall continuing his recent work highlighting his concerns about manmade climate change and the environment.

Battle lines are drawn over global warming - Who fights on each side? Check out the slideshow.

The 10-day tour of South America will be highlighted by the speech Thursday in Rio de Janeiro. The Prince of Wales’ comments will reflect similar warnings as from climate scientists saying that the increase of CO2 in the atmosphere is reaching a critical tipping point and immediate action is required. The speech, which will be given to Brazilian business leaders, reminds them that despite the world’s economic woes, concerns about global warming must trump those.

By emphasizing that green initiatives may actually help improve the current economy as well as long term economic prospects, the prince will urge business leaders to act responsibly and with haste. Britain, much like the United States and other nations, is emphasizing that ‘being green’ can create jobs and be good for business. Giving the speech in the country that is home to the world’s largest rainforest, he will also emphasize the need to protect the Amazon and prevent deforestation.

The real personal commitment that Prince Charles has to environmental issues and his interest in sustainable development really resonates with people, both at Government level and ordinary individuals.
- British Foreign and Commonwealth Office official on Prince Charles’ greater role
More on climate change and global warming:

Al Gore: This roller coaster is headed for a crash

IPCC chief says climate change unequivocal but is challenged at Senate hearing

Climate models falling outside acceptable scientific boundaries

Dr. James Hansen takes final leap from scientist to activistMany see Prince Charles’ tour as a move by Prime Minister Gordon Brown to put the prince and royal family to more use on the foreign stage. They believe that the prince is an underutilized asset that can help further the nation’s foreign and domestic policies. This is reflected by his schedule in coming months that will see him meet with many world leaders, including President Barack Obama whom he will meet next month at the G20 Summit in London.

The prince’s trip did cause a bit of an uproar in some British media outlets when it was announced he and his 14 person entourage would be flying via a private chartered jet. UK’s Daily Mail reported that the 16,000 mile trip aboard a luxuriously appointed Airbus A319 would leave a carbon footprint of 322 tons of CO2 and cost in excess of £300,000.

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Jacqui D Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kent,England Posts: 1,267	Prince Charles 100 months to save irreversible climate change! Prince Charles: 100 months to save the world March 9, 7:46 AM · 3 comments ShareThis Feed Hello so who's worried now! Yes they have been aware that Earth's changes are coming rapidly so they dust off the royals get them out there and pronounce something must be done! Well they want to stop creating the problems then don't they!. This really made me angry when on one hand they are pointing to these problems with the other they are creating them. perhaps someone should have reminded Prince Charles that his luxurious trip on board an airbus travelling 16,000 miles leaves a carbon footprint of 320 tons of co2 and cost in excess of £300,000., Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall, right, wave upon their arrival at the international airport in Santiago, Sunday, March 8, 2009. Prince Charles will give a keynote speech Thursday in Brazil that will say the world has 100 months to save itself from irreversible climate damage. (AP Photo/Roberto Candia)Reflecting his newfound role as one of Britain’s primary climate ‘ambassadors’, in a speech on Thursday Prince Charles will say that nations have, “less than 100 months to act” to save the planet from irreversible climate change. The prince and heir to the throne is on a tour of South America with the Duchess of Cornwall continuing his recent work highlighting his concerns about manmade climate change and the environment. Battle lines are drawn over global warming - Who fights on each side? Check out the slideshow. The 10-day tour of South America will be highlighted by the speech Thursday in Rio de Janeiro. The Prince of Wales’ comments will reflect similar warnings as from climate scientists saying that the increase of CO2 in the atmosphere is reaching a critical tipping point and immediate action is required. The speech, which will be given to Brazilian business leaders, reminds them that despite the world’s economic woes, concerns about global warming must trump those. By emphasizing that green initiatives may actually help improve the current economy as well as long term economic prospects, the prince will urge business leaders to act responsibly and with haste. Britain, much like the United States and other nations, is emphasizing that ‘being green’ can create jobs and be good for business. Giving the speech in the country that is home to the world’s largest rainforest, he will also emphasize the need to protect the Amazon and prevent deforestation. The real personal commitment that Prince Charles has to environmental issues and his interest in sustainable development really resonates with people, both at Government level and ordinary individuals. - British Foreign and Commonwealth Office official on Prince Charles’ greater role More on climate change and global warming: Al Gore: This roller coaster is headed for a crash IPCC chief says climate change unequivocal but is challenged at Senate hearing Climate models falling outside acceptable scientific boundaries Dr. James Hansen takes final leap from scientist to activistMany see Prince Charles’ tour as a move by Prime Minister Gordon Brown to put the prince and royal family to more use on the foreign stage. They believe that the prince is an underutilized asset that can help further the nation’s foreign and domestic policies. This is reflected by his schedule in coming months that will see him meet with many world leaders, including President Barack Obama whom he will meet next month at the G20 Summit in London. The prince’s trip did cause a bit of an uproar in some British media outlets when it was announced he and his 14 person entourage would be flying via a private chartered jet. UK’s Daily Mail reported that the 16,000 mile trip aboard a luxuriously appointed Airbus A319 would leave a carbon footprint of 322 tons of CO2 and cost in excess of £300,000.