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The Kids Take the Climate Change Fight to Court

The Kids Take the Climate Change Fight to Court

FromThe Daily


The Kids Take the Climate Change Fight to Court

FromThe Daily

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, a historic case has landed in a Montana courtroom. A group of young environmentalists is suing the state, arguing that its embrace of fossil fuels is destroying pristine environments, upending cultural traditions and robbing young residents of a healthy future.David Gelles, a climate correspondent for The Times, explains why the case could be a turning point, and what a win in Montana would mean for the future of the climate fight.Guest: David Gelles, a climate correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: The landmark youth climate trial, which has been more than a decade in the making, began on Monday in Montana.Sixteen young Montanans have sued their state, arguing that its support of fossil fuels violates the state Constitution.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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