"Maya Williams, alongside 17 other young people, first sued the government as part of Genesis v. EPA, arguing that President Biden's EPA wasn't doing enough to fight climate change and protect kids."
"Williams and her peers filed a second lawsuit, Venner v. EPA, after the EPA decided to retract its finding that greenhouse gases harm human health, highlighting their commitment to climate action."
Maya Williams, a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying environmental sciences, is actively involved in climate litigation against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She is part of a group of young plaintiffs arguing that the government has violated their constitutional rights by not adequately addressing climate change. Williams has experienced health issues related to climate change, such as asthma exacerbated by wildfires. She has participated in two lawsuits, Genesis v. EPA and Venner v. EPA, advocating for stronger climate action and accountability from federal agencies.
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