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Climate Cast ®
Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

A group of young people are suing the state of Montana for their energy policy

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Young plaintiffs in a climate lawsuit are challenging Montana's government for not doing enough to combat climate change.
Thom Bridge | Independent Record via AP

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A “constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.”

That’s why 16 young people between ages 5 and 22 are suing the state of Montana seeking a transition to a less carbon-intensive energy policy.

The trial has been called historic in Montana and could have implications nationwide on climate litigation.

Amanda Eggert has been following the case for the Montana Free Press and she shared her reporting with Climate Cast.

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