Prince William’s Earthshot Prize: A Global Green Showcase That Leaves America Behind

Prince William’s recent announcement of the Earthshot Prize winners in Rio de Janeiro is being presented as a beacon of hope for the environment. Yet beneath this royal pageantry lies a revealing story about misplaced priorities and a troubling sidelining of American leadership in real environmental progress. Is Royal Environmentalism Distracting From True American Interests? The heir to the British throne spent three days in Brazil celebrating innovations chosen by his Earthshot Prize, a venture launched in 2020 that awards $1.3 million to select eco-friendly businesses worldwide. From AI-driven forest restoration startups in Brazil to microplastic fighters in Britain and...