(Image: SplashNews.com)During a speech to researchers Charles, 71, urged them to “act quickly to rescue this poor old planet”. Experts say the helicopter’s full journey, involving four flights, caused carbon emissions of around 2.5 tonnes, used hundreds of gallons of aviation fuel and cost at least £12,000. Graham Smith, CEO of campaign group Republic, said: “He wants to play the role, but not walk the walk. He has told how he hopes to connect people with ideas on how to slash carbon emissions with financiers and philanthropists who can help put the plans into action. During his speech at Cambridge Charles called on the “genius” of boffins to “act quickly” to address climate change.

Source: Daily Mirror February 01, 2020 22:53 UTC