If 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg wins the 100th Nobel Peace Prize, she will become its youngest ever recipient. But she has competition from several world leaders
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old climate activist, is widely considered by bookmakers to be the favorite to win the 100th Nobel Peace Prize.
If she succeeds, she will become its youngest ever recipient -- a year younger than Malala Yousafzai was when she shared the award in 2014. There are 301 candidates in the running for this year's award -- 223 individuals and 78 organizations -- according to the Nobel Peace Prize website.The names of nominators and nominees won't be revealed for 50 years.Greta Thunberg got the world's attention.
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