Greta Thunberg symbolised on Swedish postage stamps
The teenage climate activist is part of a stamp series that depict 16 environmental quality goals drawn up by the Swedish government. Today, Sweden’s postal service PostNord will issue stamps featuring climate activist Greta Thunberg who shot to fame for her iconic school strikes. According to the national postal service, the stamp is part of …
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Greta Thunberg says climate experts are being ignored despite the pandemic showing ‘we cannot make it without science’
“We are not listening to climate scientists, we’re not listening to scientists who work on biodiversity and that, of course, needs to change.” Greta Thunberg has accused the world of not paying attention to the climate crisis despite the pandemic showing the importance of listening to science. She states that nations are listening to ‘one …
Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg to discuss steps to combat climate change in upcoming event
The duo along with leading scientists will discuss the climate crisis and steps for addressing this urgent challenge. In an upcoming event, the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg are teaming up to discuss issues that are accelerating global warming. The two climate advocates along with leading scientists will gather to address the question: “What can …
Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders saying ‘their empty words’ are destroying present and future living conditions
“At the current emission rate, our remaining carbon dioxide budget for 1.5 degrees will be completely gone within seven years.” Climate activist Greta Thunberg has blasted world leaders over their inadequacies in addressing the climate crisis. The 17-year-old said “there are no climate leaders”, even after five years of signing the Paris Agreement, in which …
Greta Thunberg ‘a strong candidate’ for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize
‘Not a single person has done more to get the world to focus on climate change than her’ Vegan climate crusader Greta Thunberg, who is just 17-years-old, has once again been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The teenager, who is one among the 318 nominated candidates has grabbed global attention through her campaigning, …
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Hulu’s Greta Thunberg documentary reveals real, ‘nerdy’ self of the vegan climate activist
‘I Am Greta’ contains never-before-seen footage of the young activist’s life offering insights of her journey from an innocuous schoolgirl to a famous climate activist. Greta Thunberg’s journey from a normal Swedish schoolgirl to a powerful global climate activist has screened at this year’s 77th Venice Film Festival. The Hulu documentary titled I Am Greta, …
Greta Thunberg to donate entire €1,000,000 Gulbenkian Prize to groups fighting climate crisis
The vegan climate activist has announced her organization will donate the prize money to groups ‘fighting for a sustainable world, defending nature and supporting people already facing the worst impacts of the climate- and ecological crisis.’ On Monday, Greta Thunberg received €1 million (approximately $1.1 million) as the winner of the Gulbenkian Prize For Humanity. …
Greta Thunberg launches UNICEF’s coronavirus protection campaign
‘Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child-rights crisis’ Climate activist Greta Thunberg has launched a joint global funding campaign with Danish NGO Human Act to support UNICEF´s efforts in protecting young lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. To kickstart the campaign, Thunberg donated the $100,000 prize money she received alongside her Human Act …
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Struck by coronavirus, Greta Thunberg urges people to stay home
Greta Thunberg has urged her followers to remain home after she spent 2 weeks in self isolation to recover from coronavirus symptoms. After displaying symptoms of cough, shivers, sore throat, and tiredness post her trips to Central Europe- where reported COVID-19 cases, particularly in Germany and Italy, are steep; Thunberg spent two weeks in self-isolation …
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Greta Thunberg urges campaigners to continue protests online amid coronavirus threat
The 17-year-old climate activist has urged her supporters to be safe but continue to ‘create awareness and advocate for change’. With the coronavirus outbreak being officially declared a global pandemic by WHO, Greta Thunberg encouraged her followers to “unite behind experts and science.” In a series of tweets, Thunberg wrote: “We can’t solve a crisis …