Voice of climate-by Naseem Sheikh

  The Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, gave a compelling speech today at COP26 on the issues facing mankind. He cited that "Humanity has never done anything this hard", but that the amount accomplished in the last six years alone shows the potential for nations, corporations, and individuals to massively reduce the number of emissions we collectively produce and keep beneath the 1.5 degree temperature increase target. In line with this, Mr. Gates has pledged $315m of funding to support vulnerable farmers, whose livelihoods are most keenly affected by the ever-increasing temperature of the planet - which threatens not only their source of work but resources for everyone they provide for. What's more, Mr. Gates didn't shy away from China's integral role and potential as one of the biggest players at COP26, saying they will be the source of "innovation" and that "without China, we won't get there". He urged all nations, and in particular his own...

                              A fantastic result on only the second day of COP26 as more than 100 nations have agreed to a global methane pledge that aims to cut emissions of the gas by 30% before the end of the decade. This agreement was spearheaded by leaders of the United States and the United Kingdom, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Boris Johnson respectively. The POTUS in particular stated in his opening speech that the US is "back at the table" and plans to "lead by example", something that has been decisively demonstrated by this latest deal. The reason this is such a big milestone is because of the devastating impact methane has on our planet. As it accounts for 33% of total global warming emissions - and is one of the highest contributors to the "Greenhouse" effect that is slowly cooking our planet. Levels of methane in the atmosphere are continuing to rise every day, but with this new pledge from...