Greta Thunberg: A Voice for Climate Change
Greta Thunberg, born on April 1, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden, is renowned for her advocacy on climate change. Inspired by Rosa Parks, she emphasizes individual impact on the environment. Greta's activism includes sailing to the US and advocating for sustainable practices. Her family also contributes to environmental causes. Explore her journey and initiatives in combating climate change.
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Greta Thunberg by R on O Gara
Facts Greta was born on the first of April 2003 Stockholm Sweden. Her parents names are Svate Thunberg and Malena Thunberg. She also has a younger sister called Beata Thunberg. Greta wrote a book called No one Is To Small to Make a Difference. There is also a book that her family wrote called Scenes from the heart. Greta has won many awards including the ambassador of conscience award.
Why Is Greta Famous? Greta is known for speaking out about climate change. She puts pressure on governments to try and help. She first heard about climate change when she was 8 years old It was Rosa Parks who inspired her that one person can make a difference.
Rosa Parks is some one who stood up for black people when they couldn t do everything white people could do. Including getting seats on a bus which is how Rosa started her first protest by not giving up her seat when a white person got on. Who is Rosa Parks?
Back to Greta Thunberg Greta sailed for 15 days to America to protest. She refused to fly because there were too many carbon emissions.
Public speaking When public speaking in America, at the Climate Action Summit in 2019, Greta got emotional because governments weren t trying hard enough to fix climate change. This is a video to explain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVlRompc1yE
How Greta and her family help Because animal agriculture can have a lot of carbon emissions Greta is a vegan, so is her Dad and her Mum is almost one. Greta doesn t fly because of the carbon emissions. Greta s Mum is an opera singer and she no longer flies for her work; she tries to drive or sail.
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