A group of young people are suing the state of Montana for their energy policy
Climate Cast
English - June 22, 2023 20:08 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MB - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsScience Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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A “constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment”.
That’s why 16 young people between ages 5 and 22 are suing the state of Montana seeking a transition to a less carbon-intensive energy policy.
The trial has been called historic in Montana and could have implications nationwide on climate litigation.
Amanda Eggert has been following the case for the Montana Free Press and she shared her reporting with Climate Cast.