Explained: Can Greta Thunberg’s campaign have an impact? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: Can Greta Thunberg’s campaign have an impact? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: Can Greta Thunberg’s campaign have an impact? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Written by Amitabh Sinha |Pune |Updated: September 25, 2019 8:09:07 am

Explained: Can Greta Thunberg’s campaign have an impact?

At 16, the schoolgirl, who has berated world leaders at UN climate conference, is the most recognised face of climate activism. What are the events leading to her cult following? Can her campaign have an impact?

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg

For Greta Thunberg, 16, it has taken just one year to traverse the distance from being a regular ninth-standard student in Stockholm to becoming the most recognised face of climate change activism who can give world leaders a dressing-down at a United Nations summit.