Tag: Gretta
Greenland ditches all oil drilling
‘Future Belongs to Renewable Energy’ “Great news!” exclaimed one international legal group. by Andrea Germanos, Staff writer July 16, 2021 Greenland announced Thursday a halt on new oil and gas exploration, citing climate and other environmental…
Global outrage after India arrests climate activist over farmer protest toolkit shared by Greta Thunberg
#ReleaseDishaRavi Ravi’s arrest “is an unprecedented attack on democracy,” said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. “Supporting our farmers is not a crime.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Public figures within and beyond India are demanding the…
#TheWorldIsWatching: youth activists direct ire over climate inaction at WEF elite
“If only leaders were as good [at] taking real action as they were giving speeches,” said Greta Thunberg. by Andrea Germanos, staff writer Friday, January 29, 2021 Young activists on Friday issued fresh warnings about the…
Climate emergency activist Greta Thunberg endorses Biden in rare political tweet
“Damn! Just get organized and get everyone to vote #Biden” by Common Dreams staff Saturday, October 10 Climate emergency activist Greta Thunberg on Saturday endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, urging climate voters to make their voices heard…
Humanity must ‘Tackle two crises at once,’ says Greta Thunberg of climate and COVID-19 on 50th Earth Day
U.N. Chief António Guterres declared the pandemic “an unprecedented wake-up call” and urged world leaders to pursue a “green recovery.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Earth Day, Wednesday 22, 2020 The 50th annual global Earth…