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Greta Thunberg : Named Time’s youngest Person of the Year.

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Bbarb Wed 11-Dec-19 17:43:43

Well said @Fiachna50 and others - the hatred in her eyes is not good for her, she's still a child and needs guidance. This publicity is going to ruin her life if her parents continue to encourage her.

Gonegirl Wed 11-Dec-19 17:34:39

Her eyes?! confused

Yes. I wonder about her schooling. She obviously thinks it's worth it.

Gonegirl Wed 11-Dec-19 17:33:26

I think many of the XR youngsters intend to do that.

crazyH Wed 11-Dec-19 17:32:22

I find her rather precocious. There's something about her eyes. Btw, doesn't she attend school?

Gonegirl Wed 11-Dec-19 17:31:06

Yes. I hope so.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 11-Dec-19 17:26:24

Well hopefully she will return to her studies, maybe get a degree in environmental science/renewable energies or suchlike.

Greta could then help to come up
with a credible plan to help slow down/halt climate change.

Gonegirl Wed 11-Dec-19 17:22:23

What is the plan? Well I should hope it is to get on and get rid of all oil burning stuff. You know - invest in finding ways and means.

hmm

Maggiemaybe Wed 11-Dec-19 17:19:17

Very well deserved, imo. If nothing else she's got us all talking about the issues, even those of us who think we're doing our bit, but could do better. She seems very committed and genuine to me.

Fiachna50 Wed 11-Dec-19 16:22:58

Personally I cannot stand her. What is the plan after all the speeches and protests are over.

crystaltipps Wed 11-Dec-19 16:17:29

There will always be those who sneer and can’t believe that everyone is as shallow as they are and think no one can be sincere in their concern for the environment.

Ellianne Wed 11-Dec-19 16:01:39

GagaJo so does this mean she is exempt from school and studying now? I can see people viewing it as someone just wanting to jump on a bandwagon and gain celebrity status.

Gonegirl Wed 11-Dec-19 15:55:26

Yes. I saw that. It's great. Well deserved.

Bridgeit Wed 11-Dec-19 15:23:45

Love it GagaJo , top marks ?

GagaJo Wed 11-Dec-19 15:06:17

Exactly. I looked at an article about her with my 13 year old class today. Some mocked and I pointed out what GT was achieving, v them titting around in class.

Bridgeit Wed 11-Dec-19 14:15:49

Well deserved IMO, we need more & more people to get on board with this.

I for one am not as aware & as active as I should be with regard to what I buy & what I throw away , recycle etc ,etc

Listening to her speeches & efforts helps me to remind me that I could to do better.