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The dangers of depicting Greta Thunberg as a prophet

  • Written by Ellen Boucher, Associate Professor of History, Amherst College
Climate activist Greta Thunberg listens during a meeting with climate scientists at the COP25 summit in Madrid, Spain.AP Photo/Paul White

She came from obscurity and ignited a global movement. Beginning with a small but persistent act of protest outside the Swedish parliament, she inspired millions to join her. Her fiery speech to the United...

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