Thunberg refused to fly to avoid a plane's gas emissions and instead set sail two weeks ago to attend a summit on global warming.
Greta refused to fly to avoid a plane's gas emissions and instead set sail two weeks ago in order to attend the UN Climate Action Summit on global warming on 23 September.Along with her father and two crew members, she set sail on the racing yacht on 14 August from Plymouth.
Greta started the #FridaysforFuture movement which has inspired children around the world to go on strike from school on Fridays to raise awareness of climate change. Asked about the US president, who has said he does not believe humans have significantly contributed to climate change, she said:"I always get asked about Donald Trump.
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