We were 5-1 down in humanity’s match against climate change, Boris says – but now we’re looking at extra-time

PLANET Earth is making a half-time comeback against impending climate doom, Boris Johnson cheered tonight after a day of haggling at COP26. The PM told a press conference in Glasgow he was "cautiously optimistic" world leaders were slowly turning the tables on global warming to bag a last-minute winner. Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking at a press conference PA Media In Rome two days ago he said humanity was 5-1 down in the match-up against the spectre of climate change. But this time he said: "After two days of talks with around 120 world leaders we have pulled back a goal or perhaps even two. "And I think we're going to be able to take this thing to extra time because there's no doubt that some progress has been made." World leaders are preparing to jet out of Glasgow and leave the rest of the bargaining to junior ministers and officials. Mr Johnson hailed counterparts for ending the "Great Chainsaw Massacre" by vowing to stop chopping down rainforests by 2030. But he's really holding out for breakthrough commitments for countries to stop cooking the planet with coal and gas-guzzling cars. At the climate summit in Glasgow: The PM ruled out holding a referendum on whether to go for Net Zero Mr Johnson insisted progress could still be made without the presidents of China and Russia present Prince William urged leaders to be "bold" in their actions to repair the planet Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos said he had an eco epiphany when he jetted into space Emmanuel Macron left the summit early and did not pose for pics with other world leaders Downing Street insisted the climate conference had gathered "significant momentum" Hopes of clinching an agreement from leaders to limit global warming to 1.5C were dealt a blow yesterday as arch-polluter India pledged to go Net Zero in 2070 – two decades after the UK's 2050 target. Mr Johnson, who has staked a lot on the success of the summit, has likened the world to James Bond trying to defuse the ticking time bomb of climate change. Channelling Greta Thunberg he railed against those who are all "blah blah blah" and no action. Most read in The Sun GET EM IN Toon want to unveil Arsenal flop boss Emery as new manager by next week WHO'S THE DADDY?! EastEnders' Sharon horrified as true paternity of Alyssa's baby revealed 'TELL A LOVE STORY' Strictly's Janette Manrara told Sara Davies 'take Aljaz, he's yours' 'I'M POOR' Strictly's Rylan reveals heartless thieves have targeted his bank account C ME NOW Ex CBeebies star Sarah-Jane strips topless to recreate snap that got her sacked CLASS ACT School days could get LONGER under plans being considered by Government He has dialled up the charm to world leaders and received air support form of David Attenborough and senior royals including the Queen to swing a deal. The 95-year-old monarch urged the world's presidents and prime ministers to "rise above" politics for the sake of their children and grandchildren. Earlier today the PM hailed the deal on forests as protecting the "lungs of the planet". He said: "Let's end this great chainsaw massacre by making conservation do what we know it can do, and that is deliver long-term sustainable jobs and growth as well. "Today is not just a vital win in the struggle to contain global temperature increases, it is also a huge economic opportunity. "This is the long-term sustainable path to maintaining to ending the loss of our forests, protecting our sacred biodiversity and helping to keep alive the ambition of 1.5 degrees by the end of the century." Downing Street said the pledges have been backed by £8.75 billion of public funding with a further £5.3 billion in private investment. The Sun Manage Unsubscribe from these notifications or sign in to manage your Email service.

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Boris Johnson to hold crunch press conference at 5pm TONIGHT

BORIS Johnson is holding a press conference at COP26 tonight as he makes a last-gasp rallying cry for the planet to avoid climate catastrophe. As world leaders prepare to jet out of Glasgow and leave the backroom haggling to their officials, the PM will take to the stage at 5pm to bang the drum for action. PA The PM will host a press conference in Glasgow tonight[/caption] AP Boris Johnson at a meeting with Joe Biden today[/caption] He today hailed counterparts for ending the "Great Chainsaw Massacre" by vowing to stop chopping down rainforests by 2030. But he's really holding out for breakthrough commitments for countries to stop cooking the planet with coal and gas-guzzling cars. Hopes of clinching an agreement from leaders to limit global warming to 1.5C were dealt a blow yesterday as arch-polluter India pledged to go Net Zero in 2070 – two decades after the UK's 2050 target. Mr Johnson, who has staked a lot on the success of the summit, likened the world to James Bond trying to defuse the ticking time bomb of climate change. Channelling Greta Thunberg he railed against those who are all "blah blah blah" and no action. He has dialled up the charm to world leaders and received air support form of David Attenborough and senior royals including the Queen to swing a deal. Most read in The Sun GET EM IN Toon want to unveil Arsenal flop boss Emery as new manager by next week WHO'S THE DADDY?! EastEnders' Sharon horrified as true paternity of Alyssa's baby revealed 'I'M POOR' Strictly's Rylan reveals heartless thieves have targeted his bank account C ME NOW Ex CBeebies star Sarah-Jane strips topless to recreate snap that got her sacked CLASS ACT School days could get LONGER under plans being considered by Government 'SKIVING miss' Headteacher spotted going on HOLIDAY by students while 'self-isolating' The 95-year-old monarch urged the world's presidents and prime ministers to "rise above" politics for the sake of their children and grandchildren. Earlier today the PM hailed the deal on forests as protecting the "lungs of the planet". He said: "Let's end this great chainsaw massacre by making conservation do what we know it can do, and that is deliver long-term sustainable jobs and growth as well. "Today is not just a vital win in the struggle to contain global temperature increases, it is also a huge economic opportunity. "This is the long-term sustainable path to maintaining to ending the loss of our forests, protecting our sacred biodiversity and helping to keep alive the ambition of 1.5 degrees by the end of the century." Downing Street said the pledges have been backed by £8.75 billion of public funding with a further £5.3 billion in private investment. Read more on COP26 PHIL THE GREEN Queen's incredibly touching nod to Prince Philip in COP26 speech VON AIR EU chiefs rack up tens of thousands of miles on private jets in run up to COP26 THE SUN SAYS Whether COP26 succeeds or fails, no one can accuse UK of not giving its all FLY ME TO THE MOAN Boris Johnson to jet home from COP26 despite urging others to take train The Sun Manage Unsubscribe from these notifications or sign in to manage your Email service.

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This week, we interviewed Arjun Mahesh, who writes 3 by 7, a publication that recommends three good songs to listen to every week.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

	What To Read: Arjun Mahesh is refreshing your playlist Nov 2 This week, we interviewed Arjun Mahesh, who writes 3 by 7, a publication that recommends three good songs to listen to every week. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Arjun Mahesh 3 by 7 I'll send you three (3) songs a week (7). By Arjun Mahesh What’s your Substack about in one sentence? I send you a curated set of three songs every seven days. What inspired your simple, straightforward format? I believe music discovery was at its prime in 2007-2013, when it was driven by bloggers and online forums. Spotify’s playlists and algorithm were great for a while, but they’ve gotten pretty cold. All the big playlists are pushing safe artists that are either signed already or have larger fan bases, and my experience with recommendations like Discover Weekly is that the algorithm has put my musical taste in a pretty small box. There’s also such a massive pool of recommendations and playlists that it is overwhelming for the casual listener to parse the literal noise. People are more excited by music recommendations when they can feel the enthusiasm coming from somebody they trust, so 3 by 7 is my effort to bring back the personality behind music discovery, while keeping it shortform and focused for modern consumers. “The algorithm has put my musical taste in a pretty small box.” What goes into your weekly song selection? It’s really a free-for-all. I usually think about my audience and try to spotlight up-and-coming artists who they might not have discovered yet, but honestly, I try not to stick too closely to one formula because the unexpected nature of the curation is what makes it authentic and human for me. Songs are inspired by my mood, the weather, a concert or show I went to, a meal I had, a place I visited, pop culture, etc. Read: Three songs to dance to this weekend. How much does having a great music video factor into a song’s selection? A good music video is a nice bonus, but it doesn’t make much of a difference in whether or not I decide to feature a song. That being said, music videos are a really effective tool for painting a portrait of the artist to my audience, and I think new creators recognize the importance of using strong visuals to connect with their fan bases. What’s one song you’ve featured that you still can’t stop listening to? “Waiting” by Jengi. It’s just such a mood booster, and a standout take on the recent resurgence of disco and funk in music and fashion. Who’s another Substack writer you’d recommend? Ariel Norling’s I Know a Spot for my home aspirations and Casey Lewis’s After School for keeping in touch with youth culture. Subscribe to Arjun’s publication, 3 by 7, and find him on Twitter, Bandcamp, and his website. 3 by 7 I'll send you three (3) songs a week (7). By Arjun Mahesh This Substack publishes three types of writing: stories about Substack writers, resources for Substack writers, and news and views from the Substack team. To opt in or out of any of these sections, hit the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email, or go into your profile settings. If you liked this post from Substack, why not share it? Share P.S. We’re hiring! © 2021 Substack Unsubscribe 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104

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Euro chiefs clock up tens of thousands of miles on private jets in run up to COP26 – after lecturing UK on being green

EU chiefs have clocked up tens of thousands of miles on private jets in the run up to COP26 despite lecturing Britain on being green. Eurocrats have taken 32 trips using "air taxis" in the last two years, including many for short haul journeys within Europe. AP EU Commission boss Ursula von der Leyen[/caption] Environmental groups accused the bloc's top brass of contributing to a climate disaster with their use of luxury travel. The revelations came as an EU delegation led by Commission boss Ursula von der Leyen jetted into Glasgow. She has racked up the most polluting air miles of any eurocrat by using air taxis for more than half of her foreign missions. The big talking Brussels chief took 18 such flights including brief hops to London, Paris, and Strasbourg. Her shortest trip was just 31 miles between Vienna and Brastislava, which takes an hour to cover by either rail or road. Meanwhile her longest journey was for a meeting of her top team in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa – a 7,000 mile round trip. Bad example Globetrotting EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has also amassed thousands of miles on diplomatic missions. In July he took a private jet to the Uzbek capital Tashkent, which Turkish Airlines runs regular flights to from Brussels. Greenpeace EU said: "Many flights, particularly in Europe, could be easily replaced by train journeys." Campaign For Better Transport boss Paul Tuohy added: "We all need to play our part by using the greenest form of transport whenever possible. "World leaders must set an example and lead with actions, not words, to reduce their own carbon footprints first and foremost." Last night Boris Johnson prompted anger as it emerged he'll use a chartered plane to fly back to London from Glasgow. COP26 minister Alok Sharma has also been criticised over his use of commercial flights to drum up global support for the climate conference. Air taxis are 20 times more environmentally damaging than commercial flights and 50 times worse than travelling by rail. Most read in News WARNING SHOT Gun-obsessed boy, 16, posed with 'AK-47' years before he blasted pal in face BRIDE KILLED Groom 'murdered his new bride just four days after they got married' NO REMORSE 'Smug' shooter said 'hola amigo' before gunning down pal and smirking with gun CLASS ACT School days could get LONGER under plans being considered by Government HORROR SHOW Boy gutted as he's turned away from trick or treating for being 'too big' 'SKIVING miss' Headteacher spotted going on HOLIDAY by students while 'self-isolating' Brussels called into question Britain's commitment to going green during the Brexit talks even though our climate targets are more ambitious. The Commission defended its use of private jets and said the plane taking the EU party to COP26 ran on biofuels. A spokesman added: "An air taxi is only used when necessary, to enable presence at meetings in various places on a very packed schedule." The Sun Manage Unsubscribe from these notifications or sign in to manage your Email service.

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