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COP26: Youth activists march in Milan ahead of UN climate summit

The 3-day youth event was aimed at putting pressure on COP26 delegates as they met to plan the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference.

Climate

'We need to be whipped into action': Draghi reacts to Greta speech

"Your pressure, frankly, is very welcome. Rest assured, we are listening," said Draghi.

Germany

Greta Thunberg joins tens of thousands of climate protesters in Berlin

The Berlin protest was part a worldwide climate strike that included around 1,400 events in 80 countries organised by the Fridays for Future movement.

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Greta Thunberg addresses Berlin Fridays for Future protest

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg addresses the crowd in Berlin at the Fridays for Future protest. Tens of thousands of climate activists have begun descending on German cities to crank up the pressure on candidates competing to succeed Angela Merkel.

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Green News

Greta Thunberg uses Vogue interview to slam the impact of fast fashion

"The fashion industry is a huge contributor to the climate-and ecological emergency," said Greta Thunberg, 18.

Green News

Euroviews. Why democracy is the key ingredient to battling climate change

9 out of the 10 top performers in the 2021 Climate Change Performance Index are democracies.

Green News

Greta Thunberg explains why she isn’t planning to attend COP26

In a series of Tweets, the Swedish climate activist has explained why she isn't planning to travel to Glasgow.

Green News

New satirical advert explains why the elite 1% will move to Mars

If you’re not rich enough to escape to Mars, you’d better start tackling climate change now, says Thunberg.

Living

Greta Thunberg makes history in stamp form

Sweden has commemorated the teenager activist as part of its new environmental stamp collection.

Green News

The most environmentally friendly superhero revealed

Could it be the Hulk? Spider-man, Superman? Find out exactly what makes these superheroes lives sustainable.

Living

'Live Aid for the climate crisis' endorsed by celebs and activists

Climate Live 2021 will take place across more than 40 countries starting in April next year.

Green News

Activists urge David Attenborough to hand over his Instagram account

As the veteran broadcaster is no longer posting from his record-breaking account, activists want to put it to good use.

Green News

The 18-year-old climate campaigner ‘preparing for the worst’

Jamie Margolin on planning for the future in the midst of a climate crisis.

Green News

'I turned 17 in my prison cell': Meet climate activist Blue Sandford

After dropping out of school and being arrested, Blue Sandford has penned a new book for Extinction Rebellion Youth.

World News

'My gap year is over': Greta Thunberg heads back to school

'My gap year is over': Greta Thunberg heads back to school

Germany

Watch: Greta Thunberg calls for climate leaders after Merkel meeting

Ahead of the meeting in Berlin, Thunberg and three other youth climate activists warned that "the world is still in a state of climate crisis denial".

Green News

7 young eco-activists we should be talking about

These inspiring environmental campaigners remind us we can make change at any age.

Green News

Greta Thunberg donates €1m to groups fighting the climate crisis

The Swedish teenager has won the the first Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, which comes with €1m in prize money.

Green News

Greta Thunberg sets an example by self-isolating with coronavirus

The Swedish climate activist is staying at home and encouraging people to join digital climate strikes online.

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Euroviews. Greta Thunberg’s climate activism isn’t enough. We need to put words into action ǀ View

No one can deny the very important social and political role played by the global climate strikes launched and led by Greta. /.../ However, if not translated into concrete proposals, the risk for these protests is to lose their influence in the public and political debate.