The Held v Montana lawsuit is the United States’ first constitutional trial relating to the climate crisis. The plaintiffs, aged five to 22, in partnership with the non-profit law firm Our Children’s Trust, are arguing that the the state’s support for the fossil fuel industry undermines the constitution’s guarantee that the “state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations”.
Dharna Noor tells Michael Safi about the testimonies of the young people involved, and the arguments which have been playing out in court. She reports from Helena, Montana, where the case is being heard.
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