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Duke of Edinburgh makes speech on environmental issues to Britain’s scientists

Title
Duke of Edinburgh makes speech on environmental issues to Britain’s scientists
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
2 Mar 1989
Year of production
1989
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Duration
00:02:13
Description
Oni Bhattacharya reports on a speech to British scientists by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on the need to take action on environmental issues, fossil fuels and the exploitation of the forests and oceans ahead of Margaret Thatcher’s green conference (excerpts heard). Sir Peter Scott, a lifelong conservationist, supports the speech and agrees Margaret Thatcher will take note.
Contributors
Peter Scott; Prince Philip; Oni Bhattacharya
Keywords
Pollution; Margaret Thatcher; Fossil fuels; Conferences; Nature conservation; Science; Royal family; Royalty; Global warming; Environment; Environmental conservation; Human activities effects; Ozone depletion; Deforestation

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