Greta Thunberg wants to continue to work for climate protection, but withdraws from the front row. “It’s time to pass the microphone on,” the 19-year-old told Brigitte Be Green magazine. “I still do a lot, but I’m not that visible in the media anymore.” In the debate about the current energy crisis, Thunberg reiterated that nuclear power plants are preferable to coal. It is “a mistake to stop them when coal is the alternative”.
Happy despite the climate crisis
When asked if she was disappointed that not much has changed even after four years of her climate fight, she replied: “When I started I knew it would take a long time. If you allow yourself to be disappointed, you are Also. You have to look beyond your disappointment. And hope.” Just a few days ago, the Swede, who became famous for the climate with her school strikes, gave a rare insight into her inner life. She explained to the “Stern”: “Sometimes it seems strange to me because I know that the climate crisis is making many people depressed. But I’m happier than ever before. Maybe because I feel a sense.”
At the age of 12, the daughter of an opera singer was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a type of autism. People with this developmental disorder are characterized by limited empathy, poor social skills and special interests. Linguistic and cognitive abilities are not restricted.
Thunberg spoke openly about her illness early on and today describes it as her “strength”. The syndrome allows her to see the world from a different perspective and allows her to focus better on a specific topic.
Source: Nachrichten
