Teenage Climate Activist Receives Nobel Peace Prize Nomination 16-year-old Swedish native Greta Thunberg <br />was nominated by lawmakers in nearby Norway. Thunberg has recently delivered many fiery speeches to world leaders over <br />inaction on climate change. Great Thunberg, via <br />World Economic Forum The honor comes just as the teenager begins her <br />worldwide 'Global Climate Strike' movement. During the strike, kids will skip school in protest over politicians' failure <br />to protect the environment. Nearly 1,000 schools in over 80 countries have signed up to partake on March 15. Registry is available at www.fridaysforfuture.org. Greta Thunberg, via <br />'The Guardian'
