King Charles delivered a rare address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, calling on both nations to safeguard nature to protect the foundation of their prosperity and national security.
- The King warned of the “collapse of critical natural systems” affecting global stability.
- Nature is described as a “precious and irreplaceable asset” and the basis for “nature’s own economy.”
- The address highlighted a shared geological history between the mountains of Scotland and Appalachia.
The King emphasized that nature is a “precious and irreplaceable asset” and urged a shared responsibility to protect it as the world looks toward the next 250 years.
During his remarks, Charles drew a connection between the two countries, noting that millennia before borders existed, the mountains of Scotland and Appalachia were a single, continuous range.
The Urgent Need to Safeguard Nature
Charles warned that the current generation must decide how to address the “collapse of critical natural systems,” which he stated threatens more than just biodiversity.
“We ignore at our peril the fact that these natural systems — in other words, nature’s own economy — provide the foundation for our prosperity and our national security,” he said.
The address followed speculation regarding whether the King would discuss sustainability and climate change, issues where his long-held views diverge significantly from those of Donald Trump.
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