Greta Thunberg pledges to donate 1 million euros in prize money, netizens react

Soon after Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg pledged to donate 1 million euros ($1.14 million) to different organizations and projects, netizens have poured in their opinions about the teenager being awarded such huge prize money. Thunberg was awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, that recognizes people for their contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

On Monday in a video posted on Twitter, Thunberg said that she will donate the prize amount through her foundation, starting with  €100,000 to the SOS Amazonia campaign to tackle COVID-19 in Amazon. Thunberg further said she will also donate another €100.000 to the Stop Ecocide Foundation to support their work to make ecocide an international crime.

She also highlighted that the world is facing a climate emergency and her Foundation will donate all the prize money to support organisations fighting for a sustainable world, defending nature, and supporting people already facing the worst impacts of the climate and ecological crisis.

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The video of the teenager pleased some of the Twitterati's while the rest took the incidents to mock the activist. "Congrats.you r our hope Greta. In our college, we have put up your poster on the wall, girls take inspiration" a user said praising Thunberg. While another called her a 'Strong woman'.

Reacting to the negative comments on Thunbergs cause a netizen said "It never ceases to shock me how publicly mean people are to Greta. You should all be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves & karma's gonna getcha."

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Criticising the activist a netizen said "Bravo Greta You win all these prizes...Congratulations. But still nothing is changing...quite the contrary We need a new strategy Because this is the reality on the ground". "Another “Participation” prize for a loosing proposition?" said another user. While another user opined that "One thing to consider. You never need to force someone into protecting their own interests. People are highly motivated in their own prosperity and survival. You are wasting your life, you deserve better. Just a thought".

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Currently, Thunberg is continuing with her protest against the climate crisis. Taking to twitter the teenager wrote "School strike week 101. The climate crisis doesn’t go on summer holiday, so we keep on protesting. #climatestrikeonline  #StayAtHome #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve".

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