Harry, Meghan announce climate pledge after Queen’s speech snub

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their commitment to finding solutions for our climate crisis, a day after the Queen “ snubbed ” them in her COP26 speech.

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On Monday, the monarch urged world leaders to protect the planet “for our children and our children’s children” in a speech she delivered virtually.

She lavished praise on the efforts of her son, Prince Charles, and grandson, Prince William, but failed to mention her other grandson, Prince Harry, as she shed light on the important issues at hand.

The following day, a statement was released on their Archewell website , in which the foundation is so inspired by the couple’s “long-standing commitment to the planet, both together and prior to their union,” that they have committed to cut its carbon emissions over the next several years.

“Achieving net zero carbon emissions means making a series of choices over time to make that footprint as small as possible, while compensating for any remaining emissions through high-quality carbon removal projects,” read the statement.

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The organization plans to work with an independent consultant to better understand their collective footprint and use 2022 as their baseline year.

The statement added that Harry’s sustainable tourism initiative, Travalyst, and the investing firm Ethic, of which they are investors and impact partners , will advise the foundation on focusing its investments “in support of a low-carbon economy.”

If that’s not enough Harry, he also signed on to join Wired’s event for a panel on misinformation. According to the website, the “ Internet Lie Machine ” session, set for Nov. 9, will examine what the real cost of a lie on the internet is — to ourselves, our communities, and our societies.