Montana Found Guilty for Violating Youth's Rights with Fossil Fuel Projects
A significant ruling in Montana has declared the state’s Environmental Policy Act unconstitutional for not adequately addressing the climate consequences of fossil fuel projects, establishing a precedent for similar cases across the country. The case, initiated by 16 youths asserting their right to a clean environment, signifies progress towards climate justice through legal means, mirroring successful efforts in Germany where young individuals challenged inadequate climate legislation and secured updated emission reduction targets.
