An environmentalist in the teenage world has urged British politicians to "listen to the scientists" about climate change.
Greta Thunberg, 16, told BBC Radio 4's Today program that she didn't expect them to change on their own, and said, "We have to do that together."
The Swedish teenager, who inspired the school climate, encountered movement, met MPs and party leaders.
She also praised the work of Extinction Rebellion, while protests against climate change continued in their second week.
Miss Thunberg said her message to politicians was: "Listen to the science, listen to the scientists, invite them to talk.
"I only speak on their behalf, I try to say what they have been saying for decades," she said.
She said it was important for politicians to act because "most emissions are not caused by individuals, but by companies and states."
An empty chair was left to Prime Minister Theresa May when Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, liberal democrat leader Vince Cable and Green Party leader Caroline Lucas met the environmentalist for a round table discussion.
The Westminster leaders of the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru, Ian Blackford and Liz Saville Roberts were also present. Mrs. May chaired a cabinet meeting and Downing Street said she had not received an official request to be present.
Mrs. Lucas told Mrs. Thunberg that there was a growing "sense of urgency" and that "politicians are more open than ever to your message."
"Non-violent disturbance"
The teenager led to an international youth movement after organizing a 'School strike for the climate' for the Swedish parliament in August last year.
Since then, she has met Pope Francis and addressed the European Parliament. Speaking of her new fame, she said, "It's incredible, I can't really take it."
Miss Thunberg, who says she gave up flying in 2015, traveled two days by train to the UK.
Greta Thunberg, 16, told BBC Radio 4's Today program that she didn't expect them to change on their own, and said, "We have to do that together."
The Swedish teenager, who inspired the school climate, encountered movement, met MPs and party leaders.
She also praised the work of Extinction Rebellion, while protests against climate change continued in their second week.
Miss Thunberg said her message to politicians was: "Listen to the science, listen to the scientists, invite them to talk.
"I only speak on their behalf, I try to say what they have been saying for decades," she said.
She said it was important for politicians to act because "most emissions are not caused by individuals, but by companies and states."
An empty chair was left to Prime Minister Theresa May when Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, liberal democrat leader Vince Cable and Green Party leader Caroline Lucas met the environmentalist for a round table discussion.
The Westminster leaders of the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru, Ian Blackford and Liz Saville Roberts were also present. Mrs. May chaired a cabinet meeting and Downing Street said she had not received an official request to be present.
Mrs. Lucas told Mrs. Thunberg that there was a growing "sense of urgency" and that "politicians are more open than ever to your message."
"Non-violent disturbance"
The teenager led to an international youth movement after organizing a 'School strike for the climate' for the Swedish parliament in August last year.
Since then, she has met Pope Francis and addressed the European Parliament. Speaking of her new fame, she said, "It's incredible, I can't really take it."
Miss Thunberg, who says she gave up flying in 2015, traveled two days by train to the UK.
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