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Youth Plaintiffs' Suit For Climate Justice Heads To Historic Trial In Montana
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Youth Plaintiffs' Suit For Climate Justice Heads To Historic Trial In Montana

“Going to trial means a chance for me and my fellow plaintiffs to have our climate injuries recognized and a solution realized. It means our voices are actually being heard by the courts, the government, the people who serve to protect us as citizens and Montana’s youth. Knowing that we have the dates for the first youth constitutional climate case ever, I feel hopeful that finally our government may begin to serve our best interests.”

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Youth v Gov: 11-year-old Levi knows Climate Change is no hoax; Sues Government for His Future
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Youth v Gov: 11-year-old Levi knows Climate Change is no hoax; Sues Government for His Future

Levi and the other Juliana plaintiffs are going to see the lawsuit through to trial so that their voices may be heard in court. Climate change is one of the most pressing problems that the world faces, and Levi and his co-plaintiffs are determined to get their government to stop contributing to it and start stopping it.

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