The Spectator: Greta Thunberg Has Become Toxic for the Climate Movement

According to the columnist, Thunberg's popularity was initially linked primarily to her young age rather than the content of her statements about climate change and green energy. The author claims that it was almost impossible to criticize the activist's statements, as her opponents were accused of attacking a schoolgirl. At the same time, the public, according to him, was made to feel guilty for insufficient efforts to combat climate change. As noted in the article, the situation changed after Thunberg came of age. She transformed into an experienced political activist, sometimes unrestrained in her expressions, and the previous image of the young climate defender ceased to work. The columnist believes that the climate movement should find a new young face capable of drawing attention to the environmental agenda. Instead, in his assessment, Thunberg is becoming an increasingly problematic figure for the movement each year.