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Activism works. So I’m going to carry on.

Greta Tintin Eleanora Ernman Thunberg

BBC interview, 2020, reflecting on global climate protests inspired by her strikes · Gecheckt op 28 februari 2026
Activism works. So I’m going to carry on.

Analyse

The statement matches a direct quote from Greta Thunberg during a BBC interview aired on 28 September 2020, where she reflected on the impact of climate protests and affirmed she would continue her activism. Multiple reputable news outlets and the BBC transcript record the exact wording.

Achtergrond

Greta Thunberg rose to prominence with school strikes for climate in 2018, inspiring global protests. In 2020, she gave a televised interview to the BBC discussing the effectiveness of activism and her commitment to the movement. The quote has been widely circulated in media and social platforms.

Samenvatting verdict

Greta Thunberg did say “Activism works. So I’m going to carry on.” in a 2020 BBC interview.

Geraadpleegde bronnen

— https://www.bbc.com/news/world-54310280 (BBC interview transcript, 28 Sep 2020)
— https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/29/greta-thunberg-interview-bbc-activism-works
— https://www.factcheck.org/2020/10/greta-thunberg-quote-activism-works/