This year, the world continued to battle covid 19. But in november, all eyes and ears turn to another event. I think that glasgow, a cop 26, is a turning point for the world. We must see to this opportunity. It was a critical moment in our other fight to minimize and mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis. One point five is what we need to survive. Two degrees, yes, s g is a death sentence. And we have come here to day to say, try harder.
Cop26 may have dominated the headlines this year, but there have been lots of other fascinating, devastating and hopeful environment stories over the past 12 months. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Guardian environment editor Damian Carrington and biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston about some of their favourites, from reintroducing wild bison to the fields of Kent to climate crisis tipping points. Help support our independent journalism at
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