Results: Judge rules in favor of Montana youths in landmark climate decision

The judge who heard the US's first constitutional climate trial earlier this year has ruled in favor of a group of young plaintiffs who had accused state officials in Montana of violating their right to a healthy environment, which is party of their state constitution.16 plaintiffs, aged five to 22, had alleged the state government's pro-fossil fuel policies contributed to climate change. On Monday, Judge Kathy Seeley said that by prohibiting government agencies from considering climate impacts when deciding whether or not to permit energy projects, Montana is contributing to the climate crisis and stopping the state from addressing that crisis. The video attached is from when the trial started but explains the issue in detail. Do you agree with the judges decision?

Youth-led constitutional climate lawsuits, brought by Our Children's Trust, are also pending in four other states. One of those cases, brought by Hawaii youth plaintiffs, is set to go to trial in June 2024, attorneys announced last week. Do you think we will see more people suing the government due to their climate change inaction ?