California Children Sue EPA in Federal Court Over Climate Pollution

A group of 18 California children has filed a constitutional climate case in federal court against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleging that the agency allows planet-warming pollution to continue despite knowing the harm it causes to children's health and welfare. The case, Genesis B. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, follows a successful youth plaintiffs' case in Montana earlier this year. The plaintiffs argue that the EPA has violated the US Constitution and misappropriated its authority. The defendants include current EPA Administrator Michael Regan, who has been working to rein in planet-warming pollution. The youth plaintiffs seek a trial in this case, which is being represented by Our Children's Trust.