Thor Benson is a staff writer for Common Dreams.
Greta Thunberg and over 40 other activists blocked the entrance to the Swedish parliament on Monday, demanding action on the climate crisis.The activists held signs that said 'Climate Justice Now,' and Thunberg expressed her dissatisfaction with how the Swedish government is handling the global emergency.'Sweden is unfortunately not unique in completely ignoring the climate crisis, not treating it as an emergency at all.
We've had enough of those in power not listening to the science and our voices 1/6— Greta Thunberg March 11, 2024 Thunberg went on to say that Sweden is 'very good at greenwashing,' even though the country has 'very high emissions per capita.' She said the country cannot claim to be a climate leader.