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Greta Thunberg reiterates support for India farmers’ protest despite “threats”
New Delhi — Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg said Thursday that “hate” and “threats” wouldn’t stop her speaking out in support of thousands of Indian farmers locked in a standoff with their government. Thunberg fired back online as police in India launched an investigation mentioning her tweets, which have drawn a vitriolic reaction online. “I still …
Greta Thunberg to donate one-million-euro humanitarian prize
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish environment campaigner, has been awarded a new humanitarian prize worth one million euros. The 17-year-old founder of School Strike for Climate, won the inaugural Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. Judges described her as “one of the most remarkable figures of our days”. Ms Thunberg said she will be donating the prize money …
Greta Thunberg: Climate change ‘as urgent’ as coronavirus
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionGreta Thunberg talks about how she has spent lockdown in Sweden Greta Thunberg says the world needs to learn the lessons of coronavirus and treat climate change with similar urgency. That means the world acting “with necessary force”, the Swedish climate activist says in an exclusive interview …
Greta Thunberg in Bristol: ‘The world is on fire’
Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has spoken to protesters in Bristol ahead of a march through the city, warning “those in power” she will “not be silenced when the world is on fire”. The teenager was welcomed by chants of “Greta, Greta” as she addressed some 15,000 people at the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate (BYS4C) …
When Greta Thunberg met Sir David Attenborough
Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough have met for the first time (via Skype as they did not want to add to their carbon footprints) to discuss the climate crisis and share their thoughts on how to make an environmental impact. Greta, who spoke to Sir David from Stockholm, is guest editing the BBC’s Today …
Greta Thunberg’s father: ‘She is happy, but I worry’
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionGreta Thunberg’s father says she is happier since becoming an activist Greta Thunberg’s father has said he thought it was “a bad idea” for his daughter to take to the “front line” of the battle against climate change. Millions of people have been inspired to join the …
The teenage activists taking after Greta Thunberg
From climate change protester Greta Thunberg to Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong, young people have been making headlines this year. And politicians are being forced to pay attention. So how do young people make themselves heard where adults have failed? These three teenagers are passionate about issues they see around them. They are learning …
Greta Thunberg apologizes for ‘against the wall’ remark, plans a break from climate activism
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, apologized Saturday after telling a crowd of young supporters a day earlier — while speaking in English — that politicians should be put “against the wall.” Critics alleged that the remark, delivered in Turin, Italy, meant she was advocating for violence against world leaders who dodge their responsibilities to …
Trump again mocks teen climate activist Greta Thunberg
“So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill!” Trump wrote Thursday morning, responding to a tweet congratulating Thunberg on being named Person of the Year. Trump frequently attacks and mocks political enemies on Twitter, and previously went after Thunberg …
Time Person of the Year: Climate crisis activist Greta Thunberg
Thunberg, 16, is the youngest individual to be recognized. She gained international attention for excoriating world leaders for their inaction in the climate crisis in a viral speech she made at the UN Climate Action Summit in September. She criticized world leaders again at the COP25 conference last week. “Thunberg has become the biggest voice …
