Greta Thunberg pulls out of book festival over fossil fuel ties

Climate activist Greta Thunberg pulled out of a much-anticipated event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Friday, citing a sponsor’s “heavy” investments in fossil fuel and accusing them of “greenwashing”. “As a climate activist I cannot attend an event which receives sponsorship from Baillie Gifford, who invest heavily in the fossil fuel industry”, said […]

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