Youth vs. Fossil Fuels: Landmark Climate Trial Begins in Montana

Trial aims to pressure policymakers for urgent emissions action.

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The contention of the plaintiff is that Montana has failed to fulfill its constitutional mandate to maintain a clean environment for present and future generations.

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Hope for inspiring climate change efforts in other states.

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The warming climate in Montana is expected to have wide-ranging environmental and economic consequences.

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The demand of the plaintiffs is that a transition to clean energy by 2050 be effected and a declaration that Montana’s fossil fuel policies violate the constitution be made.

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Trial focuses on the constitutionality of the Environment Policy Act.

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Favorable ruling could pressure Montana and other states on climate change.

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Held v. Montana: Highlighting constitutional guarantee for a clean environment.

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