'Find me at the pub': Greta Thunberg turns 18, and remains strong voice for climate action


By AGENCY

Greta Thunberg, one of the world's best-known teenagers, turned 18 on Sunday. She continues to inspire millions of children and young people around the world to demand action on climate change. Photo: Instagram/Greta Thunberg

Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg won international attention after she began a lone school strike outside the Swedish parliament in August 2018.

On Sunday, she turned 18, giving her, for instance, the right to marry and to drive a car.

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