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Viral Posts Distort Greta Thunberg Tweet Warning About Climate Change

Viral Posts Distort Greta Thunberg Tweet Warning About Climate Change

A Harvard University professor warned in 2018 that steps were needed over the next five years to reduce carbon pollution to preserve Arctic ice. Climate activist Greta Thunberg then shared a tweet that misquoted the professor. But recent social media posts have distorted Thunberg’s tweet to falsely claim she predicted human extinction by 2023.

Doctored Photo Places Thunberg, Soros Together

Doctored Photo Places Thunberg, Soros Together

A photo was manipulated to show young climate activist Greta Thunberg with philanthropist George Soros, who is known for funding progressive causes. The original image was of Thunberg and former vice president Al Gore.