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London: Prince William is seeking to intensify action on climate change by leading a formidable coalition to push for change this week, backed by stars, supermodels and business chiefs. The Prince of Wales will be joined by singers including Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes on Wednesday when his $100 million Earthshot Prize stages its annual awards in Brazil, demonstrating the soft power of the monarchy. The heir to the throne will try to move the global debate on carbon emissions while being safely distant from the scandal over his uncle, former prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The Earthshot event in Rio de Janeiro will promote policies that help the environment just as national leaders prepare to head to Brazil for next week’s United Nations summit on carbon targets, amid grim prospects for an ambitious deal.
