Ruby Franke's Latest News

Ruby Franke, a 16-year-old climate activist from Germany, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Franke is known for her activism on social media, where she has over 1 million followers.

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She has spoken at the United Nations and other international events about the need to address climate change.

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Franke is also a co-founder of Fridays for Future, a global youth movement that strikes every Friday to demand action on climate change.

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In 2020, Franke was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.

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She has also received the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award and the Goldman Environmental Prize.

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Franke is a powerful voice for the climate movement, and her work is inspiring young people around the world to take action.

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She is a role model for environmental activism and a reminder that everyone has the power to make a difference.

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Franke's latest news is that she is continuing to speak out about climate change and is working to build a more sustainable future.

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She is an inspiration to us all, and we can all learn from her courage and determination.

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