Greta Thunberg returns to COP31, calls climate summits a 'greenwashing circus'

Greta Thunberg attended the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday for the first time in five years, calling such meetings a "greenwashing circus." Thunberg, who avoids flying for climate reasons, said activists must pressure those in power to fulfill decades of promises. She argued summits alone cannot prevent climate catastrophe, noting recent disasters match long-standing scientific warnings. The summit runs through November 20, with UN chief António Guterres warning extreme weather is becoming the norm. Palau's president threatened lawsuits against major emitters, citing a 2025 UN court ruling on climate obligations.