Inside the Historic Lawsuit Where Teens Sued the Government

In 2023, a district court in Montana ruled in favor of a group of young plaintiffs, aged 5 to 22, declaring that the state must protect citizens from climate change. This decision, the first of its kind in the U.S., shows how state constitutions can be used to achieve significant civil rights victories. A discussion about this groundbreaking case and its future implications, as we see more people use the courts to fight for the planet.

Mat dos Santos, General Counsel, Managing Attorney, Our Children’s Trust Grace S., Youth Plaintiff, Held v. State of Montana Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Fortune

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