Hawaii Reaches Historic Climate Settlement with Youth Activists
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hawaiipublicradio
Hawaiʻi has agreed to a landmark settlement in a youth-led climate lawsuit, committing to create a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation sector. The young plaintiffs argued that the state's transportation policies violated their constitutional right to a clean environment. The settlement includes developing a 20-year roadmap with interim goals, tracking emissions, and establishing a youth advisory council. This case marks the first youth-led climate lawsuit in the U.S. to reach a settlement.