Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg caused a stir at the United Nations on Monday with her blistering criticism of world leaders' inaction on climate change. The following is an edited transcript of her remarks.
Teenage activist denounces 'empty words' and lack of concrete solutions

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg issues a stark warning on climate change at the United Nations on Sept. 23. © Reuters
Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg caused a stir at the United Nations on Monday with her blistering criticism of world leaders' inaction on climate change. The following is an edited transcript of her remarks.