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The issue with Greta Thunberg

Sharaf
3 min readDec 30, 2022

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a remarkable young woman but….

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Greta Thunberg is a controversial figure, there’s no denying it. The young Swedish environmental activist has gained international recognition for her efforts to raise awareness about climate change, and has become a powerful and influential voice in the fight against global warming. But despite her many accomplishments and accolades, Thunberg has also faced criticism and controversy, particularly for her confrontational style and her willingness to speak out against politicians and other public figures who she believes are not doing enough to address climate change.

Some people argue that Thunberg’s activism is misguided, and that her message of urgent action on climate change is too extreme and alarmist. They point to her confrontational style as evidence that she is more interested in making headlines and attracting attention than in finding real solutions to the problem of global warming. Others claim that Thunberg’s message is oversimplified and ignores the complexity of the issues involved, and that her focus on individual actions, such as reducing carbon emissions, is too narrow to address the root causes of climate change.

Others, however, see Thunberg as a hero and a role model, and are inspired by her passion and commitment to the cause of environmental protection. They argue that Thunberg’s…

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Sharaf
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Written by Sharaf

Few thoughts. Doctor working in Oxford, United Kingdom.

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