Greta Thunberg
Eco-Activist Greta Thunberg Wins “Alternative Nobel Prize”
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg is one of four winners of the "Alternative Nobel Prize", awarded annually by a private Swedish foundation.
16-year-old Thunberg was honoured by Rights Livelihood awards judges for her "inspiring and amplifying political demands for urgent climate action reflecting scientific facts"
Editorial: Greta’s rage and us
Some may react to the enraged demeanour and excessive emotional charge that she exudes but 16-year-old Greta Thunberg has managed to put on the agenda of millions of people the issue of environmental protection.
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Controversial Reactions Around the World Following a Speech by Greta Thunberg
Controversial reactions around the world following a speech by 16-year-old Greta Thunberg to the UN.
The eco-activist delivered an extremely emotional speech at the forum, accusing world leaders of being inactive against climate change and damaging the future of young people.
Trump slammed for trolling Greta Thunberg climate speech
U.S. President Donald Trump stirred up fresh outrage on social media on Sept. 23 with a tweet mocking an impassioned speech made by 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg at the UN climate summit in New York.
Balkan Youngsters Join Global Climate Change Action
School students from Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo took part in the "Fridays for Future" protests this Friday, joining millions of people from all around the world as part of the global protest against inaction on climate change.
Climate rallies worldwide, millions of people marching, a lone protester in Moscow
People around the world have called on world leaders to take urgent action at the UN Climate Action Summit to avert an environmental catastrophe.
The protests are planned in about 150 countries and were inspired by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who will lead the rally in New York.
Organizers said 300,000 people gathered around Australia, the BBC reported.
Youngsters march against climate change
Hundreds of school pupils took part in a demonstration against climate change outside Parliament in downtown Athens on Friday.
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Millions of People Around the World Have Joined the Global Climate Strike
The start was in Australia, where thousands of students did not enter classrooms today.
The youth gathered in central Sydney and called on large corporations and Australian governments to take urgent action against climate change.
The processions have already started in many European cities, with a total of 150 countries expected.
Climate campaigner Greta prepares to sail to the US to avoid flying
Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg will set sail for New York this week, crossing the Atlantic in a racing yacht to join protests in the United States and take part in a United Nations summit.
Students protest over climate change
Greek students holding placards and shouting slogans take part in a "youth strike to act on climate change" demonstration in front of Parliament in Athens, Friday. Thousands of students around the globe, mobilized by word of mouth and social media, skipped class to demonstrate the failure of political elites to take action against global warming.
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