Environmental issues are becoming more and more pressing, as our planet’s rising temperatures are increasing in an alarming pace (a recent study found that the Himalayan ice melt rate has doubled since the start of the century).

Attenborough has long been a vocal advocate for these issues, and has expressed support in younger people speaking out. Earlier this year, he warned us of the implications of global warming in the Netflix documentary series Our Planet, and has also come out with a documentary on BBC, Climate Change – The Facts.

Following the excitement of receiving her letter, Tait voiced that she one day dreams of working on environmental impact and sustainability in the events industry. We look forward to seeing what she achieves next.

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David Attenborough responds to University student’s dissertation in the sweetest way