Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

By Madison Dibble

Published February 3, 2020 2:11pm ET

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Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish lawmakers. Thunberg, 17, captured global attention for leading a student strike in her home country of Sweden to raise awareness about climate change. Jens Holm and Hakan Svenneling, both members of Sweden’s Left Party, argued that Thunberg’s international tour […]

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish lawmakers.

Thunberg, 17, captured global attention for leading a student strike in her home country of Sweden to raise awareness about climate change. Jens Holm and Hakan Svenneling, both members of Sweden’s Left Party, argued that Thunberg’s international tour to combat climate change is worthy of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.

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