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Where Is Greta Thunberg These Days?

(15 Posts)
Crumbly159 Sun 09-Aug-26 18:19:20

Throughout our roller-coaster of a summer, the wildfires, tsunami's, typhoons and one weather-related crisis after another she has been conspicuous by her absence.

Which is very odd. She once addressed the United Nations and collected standing ovations.

Now? Is she bored with the climate crisis?

GrannyGravy13 Sun 09-Aug-26 18:23:12

She was detained by police in Germany July 2026, at a demonstration.

In August she has been in Ireland at a concert KneeCap not a band that I am a fan of.

Plevey08 Sun 09-Aug-26 18:47:12

I hear she is focusing on humanitarian projects, especially pro-palestinian.

fancythat Sun 09-Aug-26 18:50:50

Climate change has gone out of fashion. In my opinion.

Cossy Sun 09-Aug-26 18:52:24

fancythat

Climate change has gone out of fashion. In my opinion.

I do hope not! We are literally living it. 😕😢

vickymeldrew Sun 09-Aug-26 18:53:01

Greta was photographed at a concert given by KneeCap. She was wearing a balaclava in the colours of the Irish flag with a Palestian keffiyeh scarf.
Looked a bit hot to me !

Cossy Sun 09-Aug-26 18:54:00

This is what AI states

“Recent Activity & WhereaboutsBelfast (August 2026): Spotted in west Belfast and at a concert for the rap group Kneecap.Brussels (June 2026): Participated in a protest outside EU institutions urging action regarding trade and goods from the occupied West Bank.International Activism: Continues active involvement with climate justice and maritime solidarity delegations, following earlier flotilla campaigns in the Mediterranean.”

Witzend Sun 09-Aug-26 18:54:26

Thank goodness she’s not all over the news any more, that’s all I can say.

JenniferEccles Sun 09-Aug-26 19:15:03

Maybe she has grown up at long last, with enough self awareness now to realise what an irritating little brat she’s been.

Wyllow3 Sun 09-Aug-26 19:22:12

Plevey08

I hear she is focusing on humanitarian projects, especially pro-palestinian.

Both, if you have a general google around. Irish News outlet reports on her here

www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1043967238339723

Wyllow3 Sun 09-Aug-26 19:24:10

Yes cossy thats the nature of the reports. Involvement at less high profile level.

And good for her I say.

Farmor15 Sun 09-Aug-26 20:12:44

She was at a festival last weekend in Waterford, Ireland.

International activists and artists banded together for peace at Waterford's All Together Now festival - News - Waterford News & Star share.google/cE3cVl90EH2Qr6aq1

butterandjam Sun 09-Aug-26 21:13:17

fancythat

Climate change has gone out of fashion. In my opinion.

So what's causing all those record heatwaves, fires, crop failures, droughts, etc..... in your opinion?

Tuliptree Sun 09-Aug-26 21:45:01

Not a good look - a few old women having a sarcastic go at a brave, idealistic young woman who gives a damn about the world their grandchildren will be living in when they’re long gone.

Moogalmum Sun 09-Aug-26 21:52:19

Well said Tuliptree