Planet Possible: COP26

Why the UK's 2021 climate change conference matters – and how we all can do our bit for the planet
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Between 31st October and 12th November, world leaders are meeting in Glasgow to decide humanity's response to climate change. This summit – the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP26) – comes at a time when the world is poised at a tipping point. But real change can halt some of climate change's effects. 

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