Citing the Montana Constitution's provision ensuring a clean environment, the Supreme Court ruled that the state must not worsen climate change, empowering young plaintiffs.
The Montana Supreme Court began its ruling by stating undeniable truths of climate change's impact on the state, showcasing how it endangers the community's way of life.
This landmark ruling signifies a potential shift in environmental law, inviting state courts to embrace their role in safeguarding ecological rights amidst a resistant federal judiciary.
The court concluded that citizens, especially the younger generation, could invoke their constitutional rights to compel the government to act in the face of climate challenges.
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