Too young to vote, Swedish student Greta Thunberg goes on strike for climate action
Sweden’s elections are coming up, and Greta Thunberg is too young to vote, but she’s trying to influence policy in another way.
The 15-year-old went on strike from school last week to bring her message to the public – and to lawmakers. In a blue hoodie and sneakers, she’s seated on the cobblestones outside of Parliament, next to a handpainted sign reading, “School strike for the climate”, and there are flyers as well. A handful of people are sitting with her.
Radio Sweden spoke to Greta last week about what she hopes to accomplish with her strike.
Related stories from around the North:
Canada: Canadian study shows wildfires speeding up permafrost thaw, CBC News
Finland: Finnish president demands Arctic Summit to stop dangerous black carbon emissions, YLE News
Norway: Arctic Europe’s July records melted under extreme temperatures, The Independent Barents Observer
Russia: Russian and American scientists team up to study Arctic Russia’s weakening sea ice, The Independent Barents Observer
Sweden: Analysis – How do Sweden’s political parties plan to tackle climate change?, Radio Sweden
United States: Alaska Senator Murkowski vocal on climate change, but where’s the action?, Alaska Public Media
