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A victory for Montanans’ right to a clean, healthy environment could set a precedent for other climate lawsuits throughout the United States.

Montana Judge Kathy Seeley said all residents, including youth, have a constitutional right to "a healthful environment," handing youth climate activists a powerful tool.

Climate change-fuelled drought and high winds created the perfect conditions for raging wildfires across the Hawaiiian island of Maui.

Climate change-fueled drought and high winds created the perfect conditions for raging wildfires across the Hawaiiian island of Maui last week, burning the historic town of Lahaina to the ground.

The ruling in Held v. Montana is expected to bolster cases in other states with similar environmental protections in their constitutions.

Georgianna Fischer, a rising University of New Hampshire senior and member of the school's ski team, was one of 16 plaintiffs in landmark case.

Theres a possibility that this ruling, and others like it, will eventually reduce our CO2 emissions and limit the damage to our health, our natural ecosystems, and our economy.

Plus, the kids win in Montana; and Spokane opens up cooling centers in the heat wave.

Northbrook powerlifter Rachel Olshansky a recent graduate of Glenbrook North High School, was invited to represent Team USA at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Cluj Napoca, Romania, in September.

A Montana court ruled that youth have a right to a livable climate. Now, lawsuits around the country are working to build on that success