'It is time for humanity to grow up': Boris Johnson delivers COP26 plea to world leaders

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Boris Johnson delivered his speech to fellow world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday Credit: Downing Street
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Boris Johnson delivered his speech to fellow world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday Credit: Downing Street

UK Prime Minister delivers passionate paean to green economy in major climate speech at UN General Assembly

The world "must have the maturity and wisdom to act" on climate change, and the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow must mark "a turning point for humanity" if the most dangerous consequences of a...

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