article_snippet: Charles said: 'The world has looked to the United States for leadership in so many challenging circumstances in the past. '
article_snippet: However, today we are faced by truly exceptional challenges and threats - a veritable "perfect storm" which, if not met by strong, decisive and far-sighted leadership, could overwhelm we capacity to rectify the damage and thereby destroy our grandchildren's future inheritance.'
article_snippet: Charles listed Charles areas of concern from the continuing destruction of rainforests, to the threat to endangered animals like rhinos, elephants and tigers and the need for sustainable cities.
article_snippet: Prince Charkes told the invited guests: 'I repeatedly hear it said - as I am sure you do - that looking after nature is too costly; a barrier to growth and a danger to economic competitiveness. '
article_snippet: So long as this perspective prevails, then I fear the destruction of natural systems will be seen as in some way rational and an unavoidable price of progress.'