Young Activists Appeal to Supreme Court to Reinstate Landmark Climate Lawsuit
Washington, D.C. – In a renewed effort to address climate change through the judiciary, a group of young American plaintiffs is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a landmark lawsuit. First initiated in 2015, the case alleges that the federal government’s failure to take decisive action against climate change violates their constitutional rights to a livable environment. The suit, brought forth by 21 individuals who were children and teenagers at the time it was filed, accuses U.S. administrations of promoting fossil fuel production while fully understanding the risks of climate change. This inaction and … Read more