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British naturalist David Attenborough, 92, who
narrates the series, hosted the event at London's Natural
History Museum.
Charles, who paid tribute to Attenborough's work, made his first
speech on the environment in 1968 and has long warned of the
dangers of human damage to the natural world.
"What I want to know is how can we possibly sacrifice our
children's and grandchildren's entire future, let alone the
future of all life on this miraculous planet by not doing what
is required now," he said in a speech at the event.
He said he hoped "Our Planet" would educate hundreds of millions
of people around the world about what action was required.
Charles also said it was a source of great pride that both his
sons had taken up the cause of conservation.
The eight-part series, which showcases the natural world and the
threats it faces, will be released on Friday.
Produced by the makers of the award-winning "Planet Earth" show,
it takes viewers from glaciers to jungles, looking at how their
animal inhabitants are challenged by changes in climate,
surroundings and human actions.
"Don't be extravagant, don't waste, do what you can to cut out
unnecessary expenditure, don't eat more than you need, don't
travel more than you need," Attenborough told Reuters at the
premiere when asked what his message would be to the world.
"Be responsible careful citizens of this planet which is our
only home, and for the creatures that live in it."
More than 600 crew members were involved in the four-year
project, filming in 50 countries.
Attenborough, who has helped raise awareness of plastic
pollution in the sea, said he hoped the show's message would
resonate worldwide through the streaming service's global reach.
"The problem is worldwide and the solution has to be worldwide,"
he told Reuters in an interview ahead of the premiere. "It is a
world thing, that's why this distribution of this is so
important. The thought that it will be seen around the world is
very, very important."
(Reporting by Rachel Cordery and Michael Holden; additional
reporting by Hanna Rantala and Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing
by Stephen Addison and Tom Brown)
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