Montana young people win court case over climate harm

A group of young people have won a court case against the U.S. state of Montana, arguing climate inaction violates their rights.

Montana young people win court case over climate harm

The judge in the case issued an order to strike down Montana’s pro-fossil fuel laws, declaring they violate the right of young people to a healthy environment.

The case was brought by 16 young people who argued the laws were causing them harm.

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The government of Montana called the result “absurd” and flagged an appeal.

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