Greta Thunberg has attacked world leaders for their “betrayal” of young people through their apathy over the climate crisis.
Speaking at the United Nations climate summit, she said: “You are still not mature enough to tell it like it is. You are failing us. But the young people are starting to understand your betrayal.”
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