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Hawaii's youth-led climate lawsuit spurs major transportation overhaul 💚

Hawaii has reached a landmark settlement in a lawsuit brought by 13 children and teens over climate change, requiring significant changes to the state's transportation system. The case, Navahine v. Hawaii Department of Transportation, is the first youth-led constitutional climate case globally focused on transportation-related climate pollution.
The settlement mandates Hawaii to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions across all transportation modes by 2045 and to create a greenhouse gas reduction plan within a year. This includes ground, sea, and air interisland transportation. The state will also invest $40 million in expanding the public electric vehicle charging network by 2030 and complete pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks within five years. 👏
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The lawsuit, filed in June 2022, claimed that Hawaii's transportation system violated the state constitution by harming the climate and compromising the right to a clean and healthy environment. This historic deal marks the first of its kind between a state government and youth plaintiffs addressing constitutional issues related to climate change.
Despite the state’s initial resistance and significant legal expenses, Governor Josh Green and Director of Transportation Ed Sniffen ultimately collaborated with the plaintiffs to reach this agreement. The settlement requires a long-term commitment from Hawaii’s leaders and a cultural shift towards less car dependency. Engaging youth voices in the implementation process will be vital for the state's transition to a sustainable transportation system.







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  • Peter Karanga

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    Superb

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    • zelda ninga

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      It's good to see the young people participating in climate change matters.

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      • Patrick Kiash

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        Great and encouraging engaging youths is vital.

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        • Jane Wangui

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          Great.it is nice seeing young individuals fight for what is right..I believe that our future is in good hands.

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          • Markus Lutteman

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            Wow, this is amazing. What a huge win for everyone.

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            • Elizabeth Gathigia

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              Its encouraging to see young people engaged in matters of climate change and air their voices for the sake of the safety of our planet

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              • zelda ninga

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                @elizbeth_gathigia This is what we need more and more youth taking action.

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              • Annett Michuki..

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                so inspiring

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              • Princess

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                This is a significant victory for environmental justice .💚💚

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                • zelda ninga

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                  @princess_nel_268 Good for us all.

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                • Matin Ahrimankosh

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                  Inspiring to see young people taking the lead for a cleaner future!

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                • Marine Stephan

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                  wow such great news!

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                • rosebellendiritu

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                  The young people should play a huge role of ensuring that climate is well taken care of for the sake of their future.

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                  • zelda ninga

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                    @rosebellendiritu Young people are increasingly aware of the challenges and risks presented by the climate crisis and of the opportunity to achieve sustainable development brought by a solution to climate change.

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