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Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal
About two years after 13 children and teens sued Hawaii over the threat posed by climate change, both sides have reached a settlement that includes an ambitious requirement to decarbonize the state's transportation system over the next 21 years.
https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-youth-climate-lawsuit-things-to-know-bcb791b6f23c7dc798bf9e3cd2b67f97#:~:text=HONOLULU%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20About%20two,over%20the%20next%2021%20years.
Youth activists win ‘unprecedented’ climate settlement in Hawaii
State’s transport department given a 2045 deadline to fully decarbonize and achieve zero emissions under agreement
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/20/hawaii-youth-climate-activists-win
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Superb
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It's good to see the young people participating in climate change matters.
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Great and encouraging engaging youths is vital.
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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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Wow, this is amazing. What a huge win for everyone.
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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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@elizbeth_gathigia This is what we need more and more youth taking action.
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so inspiring
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This is a significant victory for environmental justice .💚💚
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@princess_nel_268 Good for us all.
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Inspiring to see young people taking the lead for a cleaner future!
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@matin_ahrimankosh 100%
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wow such great news!
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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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@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.