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Hawaii Reaches Historic Settlement in Youth Climate Lawsuit

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Hawaii Reaches Historic Settlement in Youth Climate Lawsuit
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Hawaii has agreed to a "groundbreaking" settlement to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045, following a lawsuit by 13 young activists who claimed the state's infrastructure violated their constitutional rights by contributing to climate change. The settlement includes creating a roadmap for zero emissions, establishing a volunteer youth council, and dedicating funds to expand the electric vehicle charging network and improve public transit. This case marks a significant victory for youth-led climate litigation in the U.S.

Topics:nationenvironment#climate-change#environment#hawaii#legal-settlement#transportation#youth-activism
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  1. Hawaii agrees to 'groundbreaking' settlement of youth climate change case  Reuters
  2. Youth activists win 'unprecedented' climate settlement in Hawaii  The Guardian US
  3. Hawaii Agrees To 'Historic' Settlement In Youth Climate Case  Barron's
  4. ‘Groundbreaking’: How children in Hawaii won landmark climate case  Al Jazeera English
  5. Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit filed by youth plaintiffs  ABC News

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