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Attenborough warns of ‘crippling problems’ the world faces due to climate change

SIR David Attenborough has warned of the “crippling problems” that the world faces because of climate change, after being given a role at the Cop26 summit later this year.

The veteran broadcaster, 95, said in a short video message that it is “crucial” for global leaders to find a solution to environmental issues, which will become “greater” in the next few years.

The UN’s Cop26 climate conference is due to be held in Glasgow this November, aiming to bring together world leaders to agree on a plan to tackle climate change.

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