Prince Charles urges conservation

Speaking at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Prince Charles is reported by news24.com to have said: "There is mounting evidence that, worldwide, we cannot carry on as we have been without suffering some very painful consequences," he added that there is a growing mismatch between what we demand of the Earth's resources and the ability of nature's systems to respond. The prince's speech comes three weeks before the next round of UN climate talks kicks off in Durban, South Africa.

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• News24.com: Prince Charles urges conservation

• CNN: Prince Charles endorses university post on climate change