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UK appoints climate security envoy as Thunberg criticizes COP31 leaders • Nov. 12, 2026, 9:11 AM ET (AP)
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Also Known As Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg
Born January 3, 2003 (age 23) • Stockholm • Sweden
Founder Fridays for Future

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