Following the growth of the school strike movement, Thunberg became an internationally known figure through speeches, protests, and participation in climate demonstrations in Europe and elsewhere. She has addressed political leaders and taken part in major climate-related events, and her activism has been widely covered by international media, drawing both support and criticism. She has also broadened her focus to include human rights and global justice, voicing support for Ukraine, Palestine, Armenia, Cuba and Western Sahara. In 2025, Thunberg twice joined a humanitarian flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip, which drew international attention and political controversy.
Greta Thunberg
Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg is a Swedish activist known for pressuring governments to address climate change and social issues. She gained global attention in 2018, at age 15, after starting a solo school strike outside the Swedish parliament, which inspired the worldwide Fridays for Future movement.
Greta Thunberg
Recently I’ve seen many rumors circulating about me and enormous amounts of hate. This is no surprise to me. I know that since most people are not aware of the full meaning of the climate crisis...
Greta Thunberg
Recently I’ve seen many rumors circulating about me and enormous amounts of hate. This is no surprise to me. I know that since most people are not aware of the full meaning of the climate crisis...
Start-up used teen climate activist to raise millions: Swedish paper
A Swedish entrepreneur who claims to have been “the first to pay attention to” Swedish child climate activist Greta Thunberg, used her name to bring in almost SEK 10m for a new share issue, according to an investigation by the Svenska Dagbladet newspaper.
The Liberal Abandonment Of Greta Thunberg
The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by Israel and reportedly maltreated by her Israeli captors after she was kidnapped, along with hundreds of other activists, from Gaza’s territorial waters on Friday.
In English: Swedish start-up used Greta Thunberg to bring in millions
Ingmar Rentzhog, an entrepreneur who claims he found and helped develop the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg into a world phenomenon, also used her name to bring in almost SEK 10 million in venture capital for his company - without her knowledge, SvD has found. “We had no information about that”, says Svante Thunberg, the teenager’s father.
Teen climate icon used for fundraising without her knowledge
A Swedish climate startup says it didn’t exploit Greta Thunberg.
The Climate Change Deniers Trying to Discredit Greta Thunberg
Global warming truthers will believe a load of bunk-science, but can't believe that a teenager would be passionate about saving the world.
Greta Thunberg: Har ingen kontakt med bolaget längre
Entreprenören Ingmar Rentzhog ber om ursäkt till Greta Thunberg efter SvD:s granskning, som visade att hans bolag använt henne som dragplåster vid en nyemission som drog in över tio miljoner kronor. – Jag har ingen kontakt med bolaget längre. Inte min familj heller, skriver Greta Thunberg på Facebook på måndagskvällen.
We asked our climate reporters to highlight one idea for positive change. We got a chronicle of global transformation
There are countless initiatives around the world that can inspire people and spur them into action. Amid the devastation of the climate crisis, our journalists strive to highlight these stories of hope
Steal This Story, Please! (2025)
New York-based independent investigative journalist Amy Goodman has been reporting from hotspots around the world for decades: from East Timor to Morocco, Nigeria, and Gaza, and closer to home during…
Climate justice beliefs related to climate action and policy support around the world
Climate justice is increasingly prominent in climate change communication and advocacy but little is known about public understanding of the concept or how widely it resonates with different groups. In our global survey of 5,627 adults in 11 countries spanning the global north and south, most participants (66.2%) had never heard of climate justice. Nonetheless, endorsement of climate justice beliefs was widespread (for example, acknowledging the disproportionate impact of climate change on poor people and the underpinning roles of capitalism and colonialism in the climate crisis). Climate justice beliefs were also associated with various indices of climate action and policy support. These associations tended to be stronger in countries with high GHG emissions and where social inequality is also more politically salient. The results highlight the value of climate justice as a motive for climate action across diverse geographical contexts.
Elena Rossini 🌈 (@_elena@mastodon.social)
🚨 New post alert 📝 A deep dive into #WSocial with some fascinating findings: candid statements about their motives, a Greta Thunberg connection, potential AI plans (!!!) Why write about it again? I still had so many questions after publishing my first article. I spent 3 weeks watching every interview I could find and connecting the dots. I hope you'll enjoy this piece: 🔗 : https://blog.elenarossini.com/the-untold-story-about-w-social-unconventional-beginnings-strategic-pitches-conflicting-signals/ #blog #longread #privacy #DataMining #Europe
Gaza War Protests Don’t Yet Rival Anti–Vietnam War Movement
Today’s protests are smaller, less focused, and less popular than those of the Vietnam era. But they are growing and could spur a similar backlash.
Positech@CSCW2026
People care about climate change, injustice, and humanitarian crises. The challenge is not apathy but capacity: sustained engagement with large-scale problems is psychologically costly, and social media architecture often amplifies awareness while providing few pathways to meaningful action.
Greta Thunberg incident circa 2018/19
Some historical context. Search terms: Ingmar Rentzhog, We Don’t Have Time AB
Greta Thunberg
Teen climate icon used for fundraising without her knowledge
Start-up used teen climate activist to raise millions: Swedish paper
In English: Swedish start-up used Greta Thunberg to bring in millions
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Greta Thunberg