To fight climate change, the young and the old are leading the way
State constitutions can provide a vehicle for environmental activists to push for action to protect the planet.
Tag: Held v. State of Montana
Suing for a livable planet
Young people are filing lawsuits for climate damage — and some are even winning.
Climate victory in Montana a lesson for Florida
A constitutional right to clean water for all Floridians has never been more important.
Score one for youth on climate ruling
University of Miami experts weigh in on what a first-of-its-kind climate change ruling in Montana means, possible ripple effects.
Montana kids win historic climate lawsuit – here’s why it could set a powerful precedent
The ruling in Held v. State of Montana sets a precedent for the role of “green amendments” in climate litigation.
Youth climate case is a lesson for Floridians about constitutional environmental rights
Montana has a right to a “clean and healthy environment” as declared in a 1972 amendment to the state's constitution.
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