'The Thunberg Effect:' how did it happen?
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In the space of just 16 months, Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg has gone from a lone schoolgirl striking outside parliament to an international celebrity. She has inspired an entire movement of young campaigners - with thousands of teens across the world skipping school to protest climate change. 

On Facebook, on television, in newspapers, magazines her impact has been broad and powerful.

Here's a closer look at what many are calling 'The Greta Effect'.