What is a citizens’ assembly?

David Attenborough will attend the first public meeting on climate crisis

David Attenborough
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Sir David Attenborough has insisted that politicians listen to the recommendations of the first citizens’ assembly on the climate crisis.

According to The Guardian, the veteran naturalist and broadcaster will address the 110 members of the public as they meet for the first of four weekends in Birmingham.

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