Name: Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg joins Denver climate strike
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Description: Thousands gathered to hear environmental activist Greta Thunberg speak at the Fridays For Future climate strike in Denver Friday.

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Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg joins Denver climate strike

The 16-year-old was at Civic Center Park for a Friday For Future event.

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Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg joins Denver climate strike

Thousands gathered to hear environmental activist Greta Thunberg speak at the Fridays For Future climate strike in Denver Friday.

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