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What is Greta Thunberg known for?
What is Greta Thunberg known for?
- Being a Swedish actress
- Being a Swedish environmental activist (correct)
- Being a Swedish political leader
- Being a Swedish scientist
What did Greta Thunberg's activism initially begin with?
What did Greta Thunberg's activism initially begin with?
- Organizing a school climate strike
- Protesting outside the Swedish Parliament
- Persuading her parents to reduce their carbon footprint (correct)
- Speaking at political assemblies
Where did Greta Thunberg start spending her Fridays to call for stronger action on climate change?
Where did Greta Thunberg start spending her Fridays to call for stronger action on climate change?
- At her school
- Outside the Swedish Parliament (correct)
- Outside the Swedish Government Offices
- At the United Nations headquarters
What is the sign that Greta Thunberg held up during her protest called?
What is the sign that Greta Thunberg held up during her protest called?
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What did Greta Thunberg criticize world leaders for?
What did Greta Thunberg criticize world leaders for?
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Greta Thunberg
- Known for her climate activism and advocacy for urgent action to address climate change
- Initially began her activism at the age of 15, skipping school to protest outside the Swedish parliament building
- Started spending her Fridays at the parliament building, calling for stronger action on climate change, a movement that came to be known as "Fridays for Future"
Protest and Criticism
- Held up a sign that read "Skolstrejk för klimatet" which translates to "School Strike for the Climate"
- Criticized world leaders for their lack of action and inaction on climate change, urging them to take immediate and drastic measures to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change
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