Environment Secretary George Eustice insisted the Cop26 conference - due to happen in Glasgow in November - will be 'much more effective' if people physically attend. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has said she does not plan to attend the Glasgow event and suggested it be put off again because of coronavirus. Mr Eustice told Sky's Sophy Ridge on Sunday: 'Well, we think it should be done in person, physically. 'We delayed it obviously last year because we wanted it to happen in person. I think it's much more effective if it does happen in person and that's absolutely our intention.

Source: The Nation April 18, 2021 12:33 UTC