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Queen Elizabeth II calls on politics to take action against global warming. Photo: Jeff J. Mitchell / PA Wire / DPA
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The Queen is also expected to attend the UN climate summit in November. During a visit to the Scottish Parliament, she makes global warming an issue.
British Queen Elizabeth II (95) has called on politicians to act in the fight against global warming in the wake of the United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.
“The Scottish Parliament, like all parliaments, plays a vital role in building a better and healthier future and in negotiating with those in need – especially our young people,” said the UK’s head of state at the opening ceremony of a new session. The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Great Britain is hosting the UN climate conference COP26 from 1 to 12 November, with the Queen expected to attend. “The eyes of the world will be on the UK and especially Scotland – as leaders come together to address the challenges of climate change,” the Queen said.
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