Held v Montana: the young people fighting for the climate in court

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Held v Montana: the young people fighting for the climate in court

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Jun 21, 2023

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Dharna Noor reports on the 16 young people taking on the state of Montana in a historic climate case. What could it mean if the plaintiffs are successful?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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