Montana's Youth Climate Trial: A Dramatic Fight for a Greener Future.
TL;DR
The first constitutional climate trial in US history, Held v Montana, is being heard in the state capital, Helena, this week and next. The 16 youth plaintiffs argue that by enacting pro fossil-fuel policies, state officials have violated their constitutional rights to a healthy environment. The case, which will be decided by Judge Kathy Seeley, could have reverberations around the country, experts say. Held v Montana specifically targets part of the Montana Environmental Policy Act which prevents the state from considering how its energy economy may contribute to climate change.
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- Dramatic week in Montana climate trial as youngsters tell of toll on lives The Guardian US
- The ‘climate kids’ want a court to force Montana’s state government to go green CNN
- The Kids Take the Climate Change Fight to Court The New York Times
- Experts in youth climate trial say Montana government favors fossil fuel industry. Montana Free Press
- Harrop: 1st youth climate revolt in Montana The Columbian
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