Greta Thunberg didn’t mince words at Davos 2020. Addressing business and political leaders in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, she said their “inaction is fueling the flames by the hour” and accused them of “empty words and promises.”
At an event hosted by The New York Times on Tuesday, the 17-year-old Swedish climate activist recalled the words of her 2019 Davos speech.
“One year ago I came to Davos and told you that our house is on fire. I said I wanted you to panic,” she said. “I’ve been warned that telling people to panic about the climate crisis is a very dangerous thing to do. But don’t worry. It’s fine. Trust me, I’ve done this before and I assure you it doesn’t lead to anything.” Read more…
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