Montana's Youth Climate Trial: A Dramatic Fight for a Greener Future.
The first constitutional climate trial in US history, Held v Montana, is being heard in the state capital, Helena, this week and next. The 16 youth plaintiffs argue that by enacting pro fossil-fuel policies, state officials have violated their constitutional rights to a healthy environment. The case, which will be decided by Judge Kathy Seeley, could have reverberations around the country, experts say. Held v Montana specifically targets part of the Montana Environmental Policy Act which prevents the state from considering how its energy economy may contribute to climate change.