"Greta Thunberg Awarded Time's 'Person of the Year'"

"Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time magazine’s 2019 “Person of the Year” early Wednesday.

The 16-year-old activist, who was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year, was awarded the honor over a shortlist of five other candidates, which included President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

The announcement was made on the "Today Show", which featured an image of the upcoming Time cover featuring Thunberg. "

Owen Daugherty reports for The Hill December 11, 2019.

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"How Greta Thunberg Is Using Her Fame To Pressure World Leaders To Act On Climate" (Washington Post)

"Greta Thunberg: 'They Try So Desperately To Silence Us'" (BBC News)

"Greta Thunberg Says Norway, Canada Oil Violates Children Rights" (Bloomberg)

"Greta Thunberg Is Sailing Back Across The Atlantic. Here's What She Accomplished While In The US" (USA TODAY)

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