Landmark Climate Case Goes to Trial in Montana
For the first time, a state is being sued for it’s support of the fossil fuel industry. Sixteen children have sued Montana for violating their constitutional rights to a clean and healthy environment. The trial will begin June 12.
Under Montana’s state constitution, all citizens have the right to a “clean and healthy environment”. These rights were established at a constitutional convention in 1972 for the purpose of reducing the influence of the copper and coal industries. Pennsylvania and New York have similar rights.
Montana has been generous to the fossil fuel industry. The state has offered easy permitting and [… continue reading]