DISINFO: Greta Thunberg is a mouthpiece used by the lobbyists of green energy giants

DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS

  • Outlet: 5-tv.ru ( archive, original )
  • Date of publication: September 28, 2019
  • Countries / regions discussed: Sweden

DISINFO: Greta Thunberg is a mouthpiece used by the lobbyists of green energy giants

SUMMARY

The creators and sponsors of this “miracle in braids” have turned up the farce at the UN. Who knows how far they might push this poor teenager. Although she might not be that poor after all […] She is just a mouthpiece used by the lobbyists of green energy giants who demand huge government subsidies.

RESPONSE

Conspiracy theory, based on recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives about climate change and Greta Thunberg. In 2018 Greta Thunberg launched the "Fridays For Future" movement, encouraging students to skip school to demand action on climate change from their governments. There is no evidence to suggest links between her and the "green lobby".

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