The podcast and you watch the show, this is a taste of what we do on the podcast. It gives us an opportunity to go deeper with guests. We will share two conversations that i had with two people who have been on forefront of what i think is in some ways the most important story of 2021. Which is American Democracy on the knifes edge. Of course, the year 2021 begins with the first ever insurrection. The second time in American History that we had sustained violence around the transfer of power. The first being fort sumpter, the second january 6th. The aftermath of that insurrection, attempts by the Republican Party to put into place means of stopping future peaceful transfers of power. The on Rush Towards A Future and a president which the Republican Party, one of the two major parties, has become essentially antidemocratic in a profound way. Thats the big story of 2021. In this episode tonight, two people who have been really at the forefront of identifying, warning and fighting against
After complaints of shortages. Relieved and grateful the victims of Ghislaine Maxwell have been speaking after she was convicted of grooming girls to be abused Byjeffery Epstein her family say they cant accept the verdict. Good morning. Ending the so called loyalty premium. New rules means existing customers will pay the same price or car and Home Insurance as he once and it could save them billions over the next few years. Manchester united ring out the year with a win. Their unbeaten run under Ralph Rangnick continues with victory over burnley at old trafford. And with temperatures 15 degrees in parts of the uk, it is set to be the warmest temperature on record. More in 15 minutes. Its friday, the 31st of december. Our main story. The Prime Minister has urged people to take a covid test before attending new years eve parties this evening. No new restrictions have been introduced in england, but in scotland, wales and Northern Ireland tighter rules are now in place for Hospitality Ven
The earths climate dominated this year in science. For a long time, scientists have warned that our current way of life would lead to dangerous and possibly irreversible damage to the earths ecosystems. World leaders gathered at the Un Climate Change Conference were told now is the time to act. Ready to start. World leaders gathered in glasgow in november to hammer out a deal to reduce Carbon Dioxide levels to stop dangerous global warming. And one of the biggest disputes was over the future of coal. For a while, it looked like negotiators couldnt reach a deal. Then, the man at the centre of the talks, alok sharma, had to appeal to all the parties to cooperate. This is the moment of truth for our planet and its a moment of truth for our children and our grandchildren. It did the trick. An agreement was reached. By the end of 2022, countries will have to update their climate pledges at a faster pace than before. By 2024, a package of long term Financial Aid for the poorest nations have
Review 2021, the year in science. It was a year shaped by the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, but with Significant Developments in Climate Change and space exploration. 0ur science correspondent pallab ghosh gives his analysis of the year. 2021 was the year that World Leaders agreed on a new plan to save the planet. Hearing no objections, it is so decided. Scientists warned that it was now or never to stop damaging Climate Change. The difference between 1. 5 and 2. 4 is really survival of millions and millions of people and species in the planet. Environmentalists chopped down trees to save the planet. Nasas Perseverance Rover landed on mars. And there was a discovery of what might be another fundamental force of nature. Welcome to the year in science. The earths climate dominated this year in science. For a long time, scientists have warned that our current way of life will lead to dangerous and possibly irreversible damage to the earths ecosystems. World leaders gather
Leaders agreed on a new plan to save the planet. Hearing no objections, it is so decided. Scientists warned that it was now or never to stop damaging Climate Change. The difference between 1. 5 and 2. 4 is really survival of millions and millions of people and species in the planet. Environmentalists chopped down trees to save the planet. Nasas Perseverance Rover landed on mars. And there was a discovery of what might be another fundamental force of nature. Welcome to the year in science. The earths climate dominated this year in science. Welcome to the year in science. The earths climate dominated this year in science. For a long time, scientists have warned that our current way of life would lead to dangerous and possibly irreversible damage to the earths ecosystems. World leaders gathered at the Un Climate Change Conference were told now is the time to act. Ready to start. World leaders gathered in glasgow in november to hammer out a deal to reduce Carbon Dioxide levels to stop dang