In Major First, Judge Rules in Favor of Montana Youth Suing Over Climate Crisis

In a landmark ruling on Monday, a judge ruled in favor of a group of young Montanans suing the state saying that officials had violated their constitutional right to a healthful environment in refusing to address the climate crisis. Held v. Montana is the first climate lawsuit brought on the basis of constitutional law to go to trial. The group of 16 young plaintiffs challenged Montana’s pro…

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