Prince William unveils prize for climate innovation

Prince William yesterday announced what was described as “the most prestigious environment prize in history” to encourage new solutions to tackling climate change. The Earthshot Prize will be awarded to five people every year over the next decade, and aims to provide at least 50 answers to some of the greatest problems facing the planet by 2030. They include promoting new ways of addressing climate change and issues surrounding energy, nature and biodiversity, the oceans, air pollution and fresh water. The prize promises “a significant financial award”, a statement said.