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Youth climate activists appeal after federal court rejects case against Trump energy orders

Published 17:42 on October 21, 2025 / Last updated at 17:42 on October 21, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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A group of 22 young Americans has appealed after a federal judge dismissed their climate lawsuit against President Donald Trump last week, ruling that the court lacked authority to block executive orders expanding fossil fuel production and freezing clean energy grant programmes.
A group of 22 young Americans has appealed after a federal judge dismissed their climate lawsuit against President Donald Trump last week, ruling that the court lacked authority to block executive orders expanding fossil fuel production and freezing clean energy grant programmes.


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