The Montana Supreme Court has struck down a law preventing the consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in fossil fuel permitting, citing the state constitution's right to a clean environment.
Lead counsel Nate Bellinger hailed the decision as 'a monumental moment for Montana, our youth and the future of our planet', emphasizing its significance for environmental justice.
The court stated the constitutional right to a 'clean and healthful environment' includes a stable climate system, giving youth plaintiffs standing to sue.
Chief Justice Mike McGrath noted that while the 1972 conventions did not explicitly address climate change, that didn't exempt the state from environmental protections.
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