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Supreme court upholds landmark youth climate ruling

It's a win for activists after the Montana's Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision that had sided with 16 young activists who argued that the state violated their right to a clean environment. The lawsuit was brought by students arguing that a state law banning the consideration of climate when choosing energy policy was unconstitutional. In a 6-to-1 ruling, the top court found that the plaintiffs, between ages five and 22, had a "fundamental constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. The lawsuit targeted a 2011 state law that made it illegal for environmental reviews to consider climate impacts when deciding on new projects, like building new power plants. It cited a 50-year-old constitutional clause that guaranteed the "state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36ek09depro



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  • Sarah Chabane

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    Fantastic news! However I feel that the climate love should go to the Youth :)

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    • Kelvin Thuranira kaberia

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      The ruling sets a precedent for climate-related legal actions, emphasizing environmental rights for current and future generations.

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      • walter lungayi

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        Very interesting. Supporting young activists in their fight for a clean environment sets a strong precedent for future climate-related legal actions.

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      • Kihm Francis

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        Huge victory for justice, hope, and the power of youth-led advocacy.

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        • Kelvin Thuranira kaberia

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          . Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities for sustainable progress and resilience."

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          • Princess

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            This is a huge victory for the youth and future generations. No going back now!!

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            • rosebellendiritu

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              The law should ensure that the planet is protected as the issue of climate change affect us all.

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              • Annett Michuki..

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                @rosebellendiritu sure, the job judiciary holds so much power

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              • Jane Wangui

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                This is the right way forward.we need to protect our planet by all means possible.

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                • Tabitha Kimani

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                  Leaders of nations should be held accountable for not protecting the rights of citizens.

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