On September 11, 2019, Democracy Now! presented "We Are Striking to Disrupt the System," an hour-long interview with 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. In her first extended U.S.

On September 11, 2019, Democracy Now! presented "We Are Striking to Disrupt the System," an hour-long interview with 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. In her first extended U.S. broadcast interview, the Swedish activist discussed her global school strike, which began in 2018 and has inspired millions. Having refused to fly due to emissions, Greta arrived in New York via a zero-emissions yacht to join a global climate strike and address the UN Climate Action Summit.

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In this powerful talk, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg details why she began her 2018 school strike, protesting outside the Swedish parliament to raise global warming awareness. She

In this powerful talk, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg details why she began her 2018 school strike, protesting outside the Swedish parliament to raise global warming awareness. She asserts the climate crisis is "solved" with existing facts and solutions, urging us to "wake up and change."

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Greta Thunberg and political journalist George Monbiot narrate #NatureNow, a new short film.

It serves as a powerful call to action, urging viewers to protect, restore, and fund natural

Greta Thunberg and political journalist George Monbiot narrate #NatureNow, a new short film.

It serves as a powerful call to action, urging viewers to protect, restore, and fund natural climate solutions.

Credits for the film go to Tom Mustill and Gripping Films (www.grippingfilms.com).

Climate activist Greta Thunberg challenged world leaders at the Youth4Climate summit, criticizing their unfulfilled promises regarding the climate emergency. She dismissed their rhetoric as "blah,

Climate activist Greta Thunberg challenged world leaders at the Youth4Climate summit, criticizing their unfulfilled promises regarding the climate emergency. She dismissed their rhetoric as "blah, blah, blah," highlighting a lack of genuine action.

Thunberg called for constructive dialogue and urged media to prioritize reporting on politicians' deeds rather than their words. Her speech underscored the urgent need for tangible progress over mere platitudes.