Coronavirus poses threat to climate-change campaigns – David Attenborough

(Reuters, 21 Oct 2020) The coronavirus pandemic comes as the world is struggling with unprecedented storms, wildfires and droughts linked to climate change, experts say.

British broadcaster and leading naturalist Sir David Attenborough said on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic threatens the fight against climate change by distracting people from the gravity of environmental dangers.

The cancellation and postponement of numerous high-level climate-focused talks and events such as the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, are concerning, said Attenborough, speaking with climate activist Greta Thunberg at a virtual wildlife film festival.

"I am worried that people will take their eyes off the environmental issue because of the immediate problems they have on COVID-19," said Attenborough, 94, known for his BBC nature documentary series "The Life Collection" and "Planet Earth."

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Reuters, 21 Oct 2020: Coronavirus poses threat to climate-change campaigns – David Attenborough