Historic win in Montana climate change case for youth, teen plaintiffs
In a June trial, the youths argued that despite its sparse population, Montana is responsible for an outsized share of global emissions.
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In a June trial, the youths argued that despite its sparse population, Montana is responsible for an outsized share of global emissions.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge on Monday sided with young environmental activists who said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a
In a landmark climate trial, a Montana court on Monday ruled in favor of a group of youths who accused the western US state of violating their rights to a clean environment.
In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a court in Montana in the US sided with a group of young activists who said the state had violated their right to a “clean and healthful environment”
The verdict may serve as a stepping stone for other legal decisions regarding climate change and the environment.