Last hope over climate crisis requires end to coal, says Alok Sharma

President-designate of Cop26 talks says tackling the fossil fuel is 'a personal priority'Coal must be consigned to history as the world faces its "last hope" of holding back climate breakdown, the president of the Cop26 climate summit says.Alok Sharma, a former UK business secretary and now president-designate of Cop26, to be held in Glasgow this November, is expected to say this Friday morning: "This is our last hope of keeping 1.5C alive. Our best chance of building a brighter future ... of green jobs and cleaner air. I have faith that world leaders will rise to the occasion and not be found wanting in their tryst with destiny." Continue reading...