https://twitter.com/TIME/status/1204743717132914688
- TIME
So in today's unbelievable news, Greta Thunberg, has been selected as TIME's Person of the Year.
Immediate responses:
Speaking of China...
I honestly can't believe that the protesters in Hong Kong didn't win.
Yes, Greta has made a splash in the media. People all over the world have talked about her... for a day or two.
As far as impact or influence on the world? You know, the self-described criteria that TIME has always presented? Pretty much none. She yelled at some politicos to do better. Good luck with that.
The HK protests, on the other hand, are accomplishing actual changes against one of the world powers. And it remains to be seen whether ChinaGov will come in and flatten the entire place or not.
What do you think? Was Greta the right choice to influence world climate policy?