Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg is "open" to meeting with United States President Joe Biden at the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, though the young Swedish activist does not expect much from either the U.S. leader or the make-or-break summit that runs Oct. 31 to Nov. 12. In an interview with the…

In the lead-up to COP26, the Swedish activist talked about Biden’s climate plan, the media’s responsibility, and what gives her hope. October 12, 2021 This story originally appeared in The Nation and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global media collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. The interview…

A UN panel announced Monday that it cannot rule on a complaint by Greta Thunberg and other youth climate activists stating that inaction on climate change violates children's rights, the UN Human Rights Office said in a press release. Why it matters: The complaint is part of a trend of…

Greta grip: Pesky kid reveals a powerful spinning tool Greta Thunberg has unwittingly invented a communications tool so sharp it can cut through political gobbledygook like a hot knife through butter. And the best thing? You can use it, too. There is more to this story But it’s a member-only…

Climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks as she joins students holding a Fridays for Future climate strike while environment ministers meet ahead of Glasgow's COP26 meeting, in Milan, Italy, October 1, 2021. MILAN, Oct 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Greta Thunberg did it again. At the Youth4Climate event in Milan last week,…

Environmental activists Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate have accused the British government of being "climate villains". Speaking from the Youth4Climate summit in Milan, Ms Thunberg said the continued approval of new licences and drilling permissions for oil and gas in the North Sea ran counter to the UK's leadership position…

Hurling leaders' own words back at them, the 18-year-old laid bare to delegates at the Youth4Climate event in Milan the gap between words and action. (Image: Shutterstock) Thunberg accused governments of "shamelessly congratulating themselves" for insufficient pledges.AFP milanLast Updated:September 28, 2021, 22:22 ISTFOLLOW US ON:Swedish activist Greta Thunberg opened a…

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The Swedish teenager said she has not yet decided whether she will travel to the global UN climate conference in Glasgow next month, but will do if it is “considered safe and democratic” – including ensuring participants from poorer countries are fully vaccinated and able to travel. Questioned by BBC…

The Queen will attend a reception for the United Nations climate change summit in Glasgow as part of her return to work full-time since the coronavirus pandemic began.  Ministers are determined to plough ahead with the Cop26 event despite growing concern over a rise in coronavirus cases. It is expected…