Teenage activist Greta takes climate campaign to the high seas

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PLYMOUTH, England: With the wind in her hair and TV cameras pointing at her, Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg began a trans-Atlantic crossing in a ...

began a trans-Atlantic crossing in a racing yacht on Wednesday to further her campaign for stronger action against climate change.

The vessel has been equipped with solar panels and underwater electricity turbines to ensure that it leaves no carbon footprint. Conditions on board are Spartan, with no shower or toilet, and meals will consist of freeze-dried food. "I am not telling anyone what to do or what not to do," she responded."I am one of the very, very few people in the world who actually can do this and I think I should take that chance."She said that her voice was not heard at all when she first started campaigning on climate change issues, and it was only after she started her school strikes and other teenagers began to emulate her that she made an impact. This had convinced her of the value of creative forms of campaigning.

"I'm not that special. I can't convince everyone. Instead of speaking to me and to the school-striking children and teenagers they should be talking to actual scientists and experts in this area," she said.

 

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