Balanced News: Prince William’s Earthshot Prize announces finalists for 2023 awards

Prince William, during his visit to New York for Climate Week, is announcing the 15 finalists for the 2023 Earthshot Prize, his climate-focused charity. The finalists come from various countries, including the United Kingdom, Peru, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Australia. The prize categories include Protecting and Restoring Nature, Cleaning the Air, Reviving the Oceans, Building a Waste-Free World, and Fixing Our Climate. The Earthshot Prize Council will award a prize to five winners each year from 2021 to 2030, with each winner receiving a reward of approximately $1.3 million. The awards ceremony will be held in November in Singapore.