Americas > North American youth climate lawsuits facing critical juncture this week

North American youth climate lawsuits facing critical juncture this week

Published 21:16 on June 3, 2019  /  Last updated at 00:02 on June 4, 2019  / Matthew Lithgow /  Americas, Canada, US

Youth-led climate lawsuits in the US and Canada will face important turning points this week as federal and provincial judges consider arguments on whether the countries have violated constitutional rights by allowing for continued fossil fuel-led development.
Youth-led climate lawsuits in the US and Canada will face important turning points this week as federal and provincial judges consider arguments on whether the countries have violated constitutional rights by allowing for continued fossil fuel-led development.


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