Greta’s father was sceptical of her activism

STOCKHOLM. Svante Thunberg, father of eco-warrior Greta Thunberg, thinks his daughter is happier being an activist but admitted in an interview he had reservations about her taking up the struggle. Speaking to the BBC, the 50-year-old actor-turned-producer said he and Greta’s mother — opera singer Malena Ernman — originally objected to their daughter’s decision to become a climate activist. “Obviously we thought it was a bad idea, putting herself out there with all the hate on social media,” he said.

But Svante said she was prepared for the “hate” she would receive even before she started her protest. “She knew exactly what she was doing and I think quite frankly she’s very surprised that she has been so well received,” said Svante.