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SPOTLIGHT
GENERATION

GRETA

She’s just turned 17 and she’s done in two years
what most adults haven’t in a lifetime—she’s

headlining a global revolution to save our planet

GRETA THUNBERG
CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVIST AND STUDENT

“I’m here to change the way we look at the climate and ecological crisis, so that together we
can put pressure on people in power to change things. This year, we have mobilised millions of
young people around the world who have been ‘school-striking’ for the right to a future. There
have been strikes on all continents, including Antarctica, which is incredible, and in more than
165 countries. We, together, are changing the debate. Right now, it’s school holidays, but the
climate crisis doesn’t go on holiday, so neither will we. To my critics I say, ‘Spend your time
doing something else, because this isn’t going to lead anywhere—you’re not going to achieve
GETTY IMAGES anything. Why don’t you try to make a difference instead?’” >

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