Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Greta Thunberg stops event talk due to sponsor’s use of fossil fuels

Greta Thunberg

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has withdrawn from the upcoming Edinburgh International Book Festival due to concerns about “greenwashing” by the event organizers. Thunberg expressed her disappointment with the festival’s decision to accept sponsorship from Baillie Gifford, an investment management company with alleged ties to fossil fuels. Baillie Gifford defended its position, stating that only 2% … Read more