Young climate activist tells Greenpeace to drop ‘old-fashioned’ anti-nuclear stance

Swedish activist Ia Aanstoot, 18, says older environmentalists’ opposition to nuclear energy is a ‘question of identity’ that ignores the climate crisis. Photograph: Girls in STEM

An 18-year-old climate activist has called for Greenpeace to drop its “old-fashioned and unscientific” campaign against nuclear power in the EU.

In April, the environmental campaign group announced it would appeal against the EU Commission’s decision to include nuclear power in its classification system for sustainable finance. This “taxonomy” is designed as a guide for private investors wanting to fund green projects, aiming to boost environmental investment.