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Lord Randall

If Boris Johnson is serious about ending global deforestation, the UK must stop subsidising the burning of trees for energy
Environment
By Lord Randall
If Boris Johnson is serious about ending global deforestation, the UK must stop subsidising the burning of trees for energy
“Forests… are essential to our very survival”. So said the Prime Minister, announcing the pledge to tackle deforestation during the COP26 talks. I agree. The government is right to push for us to end deforestation. Its ambitious Net-Zero commitments are admirable. Unfortunately, they risk being undermined.
Government must not continue to overlook zoos and aquariums in this pandemic
Environment
By Lord Randall
Government must not continue to overlook zoos and aquariums in this pandemic
Zoos and aquariums are an important part of our economy and as significant cultural institutions they deserve government support. We need to establish a Zoo Recovery Fund.