Greta Thunberg accuses Edinburgh book festival sponsor of ‘greenwashing’

Greta Thunberg was due to discuss her appeal for climate action as part of a series of ‘climate positive’ events at the festival. Photograph: Ole Jensen/Getty Images

The climate activist Greta Thunberg has pulled out of an appearance at the Edinburgh book festival, accusing its lead sponsor of “greenwashing”.

Thunberg was scheduled to speak at the 3,000-seat Playhouse theatre to discuss her appeal for climate action, It’s Not Too Late to Change the World, as part of a series of “climate positive” events at this year’s festival.