Young Montanans sue the state in landmark climate case
Young Montanans challenge state's support of fossil fuels.
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Young Montanans challenge state's support of fossil fuels.
Though businesses and governments around the world have begun transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy to try to cut the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, a slew of court cases and legal actions look to speed up that effort.
KALISPELL, Mont. — Badge and Lander Busse tromped into the forest behind their house on a snowy Sunday in March,
Sixteen young Montanans have sued their state, arguing that its support of fossil fuels violates the state Constitution.
Watching their cherished wilderness succumb to the effects of climate change enraged the Busse boys, and three years ago, they decided to do something about it.