Yes. Is where the future is going to look. Like. This is climate related. Extinction. Reporterspecies and habit species and habitats in danger on land and in the sea. Its catastrophic. But environmental change makers are leading the way to protect our planet. Understanding the diversity, the biodiversity, the habitat requirements will make it sensitive to why we should keep the oceans pristine. I think that awareness needs more and more investment, exploration, discovery, and also story telling. Because earths future is in our hands. We are the only species on the planet that can consciously recognize their own environmental damage and repair it. Thanks so much for joining us on this monday, this earth day. Im elizabeth cook. As Climate Change draws more focus across the bay area and around the world for that matter, today well look at how earth day got their start right here. How far weve come in protecting our planet, and what it will take to keep it thriving for generations to come.
I do remember when they put up the lights and it was so beautiful. I love driving by it. It is magical. Reporter shes a volunteer with the lake merritt breakfast club. A Community Group that cares for the lake and the necklace of lights. I took great pride in them. Then when i started noticing they were down, i was traumatized. Yep. Reporter today Oakland Public Works employees were out at the lake putting up temporary poles and lights. A city of ten original poles are damaged or missing. Some of the poles came down when trees fell on the lights during the recent storms. The others were vandalized, cut off at the base, and wires had been ripped out or damaged from 34 curb electrical boxes, possibly to steal the copper. Replicate what they had to make it out of a metal that is not something that thieves would like. We cant keep up our beautiful jewel, then, you know, hope is lost sort to speak. I think the lake is an incredible amenity for oakland. Something i love about living here. I
house. we are going to stay here. there we go, let s have a listen to resident biden. president biden. mundy during the fifth 1944, the evil third reich was devastating the world, nancy germany had subjugated the once free nations of europe through brute force. lies, and twisted ideology of racial superiority. millions ofjew, in the holocaust, millions of others killed by bombs, bullets, bloody warfare. hitler and those with him fought thought democracy was weak and the future belong to dictators. here, on the coast of normandy, the battle between freedom and tyranny would be joined, here, on that morning in june, president emmanuel macron, secretary antony blinken, distinguished guests, most of all, our honoured veterans who met that test, the test of aegis in that moment 80 years ago. 80 years ago today. on behalf of the american people, as commander in chief, the highest honour to salute you in normandy once more. all of you, god love you. applause winston churchill
People jumping out of windows, and others have been heard screaming for help. So far, there are only two confirmed injuries, both from smoke inhalation. But there are concerns there could be many more casualties. One man told the Guardian Newspaper it seems impossible there wouldnt be fatalities. The billion is called the grenfelt tower, it has 120 residential units. The the fire has been burning for five hours, and still not contained. Flames have engulfed the structure, and there are concerns it could collapse. Theres no word on how the fire started. Here is a map, it is elected on latimer road near noting hill. That is about a mile northwest of contending kensington palace. It is now 6 00 a. M. And you can see it is light outside. An estimated 200 firefighters continue to battle the monster blaze. Police and ambulance crews are also on the scene searching for possible victims. Stay with ktvu news. We will bring you any developments as we learn them. To washington, where Jeff Session
At the World Aquatics Championships as he successfully defends his 100 metre Breaststroke Title. And as more pubs close, we meet the communities determined to stop last orders at their local. And carol has the weather. I think we are having some problems with the graphics, but we should see her in about 15 minutes. Aydin and carol we will see her later on i demand carol. Good morning. First, our main story. Charlie gards parents say they are preparing to spend their last precious moments with their terminally ill son. It comes after they ended their legal battle to take him to the United States for treatment. In a statement, Great Ormond Street Hospital where charlie is on life support said they recognised the agony, desolation and bravery of their decision. Caroline rigby reports. This photograph of charlie gard was released by his parents last night as they accepted their fight is over. Theyre desperately ill baby boy should be allowed to die. Yesterday, they agreed to end their lega