Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh International Book Festival for getting sponsors investing in fossil fuel

Climate activist Greta Thunberg cancelled an appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival due to a sponsor's "heavy" investments in fossil fuels and accused them of "greenwashing". Thunberg was due to speak at the festivals sold-out event on 13 August.

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