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Jake O'Kane: COP26 another cop out on climate change and our children's future

COP26 has been another cop out on the climate crisis but even if the planet's political leaders can't agree on decisive action on 'net zero', each of us can play a part in making things better for our children

COP26 has been another cop out on the climate crisis, says Jake. These performers from Ocean Rebellion in Glasgow seem to agree... Picture by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Jake O'Kane
THERE'S a myth if you put a frog into a saucepan of boiling water it will jump out, but put it into a saucepan of cold water and slowly increase the heat, it will sit until boiled. I'm sure[...]

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