Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William

Prince William hails nominees for the Earthshot environmental prize as "heroes of our time", with winners receiving £1m annually for innovative environmental projects. The award ceremony, to be held in Rio de Janeiro for the first time in Latin America, will have almost 2,500 nominees from 72 countries. Finalists include projects like Barbados' climate leadership, Guangzhou's clean air initiatives, and upcycling of structures like Sydney's Quay Quarter Tower. The initiative, aiming for a cleaner, safer planet by 2030, has seen significant growth and global recognition.