Greta Thunberg Wins
'Alternative Nobel Prize' The 16-year-old Swedish
national in one of four recipients
of the 2019 Right Livelihood Award. Right Livelihood Foundation, Statement, via Reuters In a statement, the foundation said Thunberg
won the award for "inspiring and amplifying
political demands for urgent climate
action reflecting scientific facts." Thunberg blasted world leaders
with her remarks on climate
change at the UN on Monday. Greta Thunberg, UN Speech, via 'The New York Times' Thunberg's emotional delivery
was mocked by President Donald
Trump the following day on Twitter. President Trump, Twitter Along with the other prize
recipients, Thunberg will
receive a cash award equal
to more than $100,000 U.S. dollars.
