Must Watch: Greta Thunberg Speaks Truth to Power
Today Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old climate activist, delivered an emotionally raw speech at the United Nations Climate Summit. In a historic four-minute address, she castigated world leaders for offering incremental commitments to address a crisis that could have catastrophic consequences for her generation.
Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States, according to the EPA.
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