Chris Huhne's Perfect Storm speech

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The Energy and Climate Secretary yesterday warned we could face a perfect storm of climate and resource pressures by 2030 - here, in full, is his speech to the Royal Geographical Society

Thank you very much. The 'perfect storm' that gives this conference its name is now two years closer. But are we any safer? You have already heard from climate and environment experts. Today,...

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