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When Greta was 15 years old, she started sitting outside her school with a sign asking leaders to take care of the planet. Soon, kids all over the world joined her in what became known as “Fridays for Future.” She traveled around the globe to speak to big crowds and important leaders about saving our Earth. Her brave actions inspired millions of people to plant trees and keep our oceans clean!

• Greta sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on a boat instead of flying, to help protect the environment!
• She started her school strike when she was only 15 years old.
• Kids in over 150 countries have joined her movement to help save the planet!