Prince Charles: delay on rainforests will have catastrophic consequences
Prince Charles: delay on rainforests will have catastrophic consequences. Catastrophic climate change cannot be avoided unless the world's tropical forests are saved, Prince Charles told 20 Nobel prizewinners, including US energy secretary Steven Chu at a symposium on Wednesday 27 May.In a passionate speech to the physics, chemistry, peace and literature laureates, Charles appealed to decision-makers to put a monetary value on forests and to act fast.